Epson Stylus Photo R800 User Manual

							Welcome!11
Viewing the On-screen Reference Guide
Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the on-screen Reference 
Guide, if you haven’t already.
Note: You need a browser—such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or 
Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later, or Safari™ 1.0—to view the manual. If you are 
using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. 
1. Double-click the SPR800 Reference Guide icon on your desktop. 
2. Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. 
3. Click on the topic you want to view.
■Click right arrows  to view subtopics, then click on a topic.
■Click down arrows to close a subtopic list.
Note: If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in 
Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic.
Closed list, 
click to 
expand
Click to go 
to topic
 
						

							12Welcome!
Printer Buttons and Lights
The tables below summarize the functions of the printer buttons and lights. See the 
instructions in your documentation for details on using the buttons. To diagnose 
problems indicated by the printer lights, see page 91. 
Printer buttons
ButtonUses
P power Turns the printer on and off. Hold down the button until the Power light 
comes on or goes off.
) paper Loads or ejects paper.
Resumes printing after a paper-out or multiple-sheet-feed error.
Cancels a print job while printing.
H ink Moves the print head to the ink cartridge check position and the ink 
cartridge replacement position, and returns it to its home position.
Cleans the print head. Hold down the button for three seconds when 
the red H ink light is off.
z roll paper Prints a cutting guideline and feeds roll paper to the removal position 
after roll paper printing.
Returns roll paper to the printing position after cutting.
Reverses roll paper out of the printer when held down for 3 seconds.
Printer lights
LightMeaning
P power On: printer is turned on.
Flashing: printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing or charging 
ink, cleaning the print head, or moving the output tray position.
) paper out On: printer is out of paper, multiple sheets fed, the wrong size sheet 
fed, or the CD/DVD tray is not in position.
Flashing: paper or the CD/DVD tray are jammed, the output tray is out 
of position, paper isn’t loaded for the currently selected paper path, or 
the printer cover is open.
H ink (seven) On: an ink cartridge is empty.
Flashing: an ink cartridge is low on ink or the printer cover is open.
 
						

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Loading Paper
You can load a variety of paper types in your printer, as described in these sections:
■“Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder” below
■“Loading Envelopes” on page 15
■“Loading Roll Paper” on page 16
For instructions on loading CDs or DVDs using the CD/DVD tray, see page 63.
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
1. Make sure the output tray is in the lower position. If it isn’t, place one hand on 
the top of the printer, lift the tray, and ease it down into the lower position.
2. Open the paper support and pull up the support extension.
3. Pull out the output tray extensions. 
4. Place your paper in the printer and slide it 
against the right side of the sheet feeder.
5. Adjust the left edge guide to fit lightly 
against the paper. 
Also follow the loading guidelines on the next 
page.
Paper 
support
Output tray
 
						

							14Loading Paper
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.
■Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.
■Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
Loading Special Paper
Load Epson ink jet papers as follows:
If the special paper has a cut corner, load 
the paper so the cut corner is positioned as 
shown here.
Check the paper package for additional 
handling instructions.
Paper typeLoading capacity
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper20 sheets
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets
Epson Premium Bright White Paper 80 sheets
PremierArt
™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets1 sheet at a time
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 50 sheets
Cut corner
 
						

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Loading Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, as described below.
Tip: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one 
envelope at a time.
1. Open the paper support and pull up the support extension
2. Open the output tray and its extensions. 
Make sure the tray is in the lower position.
3. Load envelopes short edge first as shown, 
with the flap side down and the flap edge 
on the left side. 
4. Slide the left edge guide against the 
envelopes.
5. Choose these settings in your printer 
software:
■Plain Paper as the Type (Windows) 
or Media Type (Macintosh) setting
■The envelope size as the Size (Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh) setting
■Landscape as the Orientation setting
See page 20 (Windows), page 25 (Macintosh OS X), or page 29 (Macintosh 
OS 8.6 to 9.x) for instructions.
Note: If printing is smeared on your envelope or on other thick paper, select the 
Thick paper and envelopes checkbox in your printer software. See page 95 for 
instructions.
Output tray
Paper support
 
						

							16Loading Paper
Loading Roll Paper
You can load 4-inch and 8.3-inch wide roll paper for printing multiple photos or 
panoramics, with or without borders.
Tip: It’s a good idea to check and make sure your ink cartridges are not low 
before loading and printing on roll paper. If you need to replace a cartridge with 
roll paper loaded, you should remove the paper or 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. Open the output tray, but don’t pull out 
the extensions. Also make sure the tray is 
in the lower position (see page 13).
3. Place the roll paper on the holders as 
shown, then remove the tape and 
protective paper from the end of the roll. 
4. Make sure the end of the paper is cut 
straight across, with 90° corners. If the 
end is cut diagonally, you may have 
problems feeding the paper.
5. If the paper curls at the end, roll it 
backwards between a folded sheet of 
paper to uncurl it. 
Avoid touching the printable surface of 
the roll paper.
90°
 
						

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6. Insert the left roll paper holder 
(marked with an orange triangle) 
into the far left slot (also marked 
with an orange triangle). Then 
insert the other holder into the 
corresponding slot on the right.
7. Load the paper part of the way into 
the roll paper feeder, then slide the 
right roll paper edge guide to fit 
lightly against the paper.
8. Push the paper into the feeder as far 
as it will go; the printer feeds the 
paper automatically.
9. To verify that the paper is loaded 
straight, open the printer cover and look 
into the printer. 
If the paper is crooked, press the zroll 
paper button for three seconds to back 
the paper all the way out. 
Then turn the roll paper holder knobs to 
roll up the paper. Press the zroll paper 
button to clear the paper out error. 
Repeat steps 7 through 9 to reload the 
paper.
Follow the instructions on page 35 to print 
on roll paper.
Don’t load roll 
paper hereCaution: Don’t load roll paper into the 
sheet feeder behind the paper support.
If crooked, press 
z button for three seconds
 
						

							18Loading Paper
 
						

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Printing From Start to Finish
Follow the steps in these sections to print using your printer’s basic features:
■“Basic Printing in Windows” on page 20
■“Customizing Your Windows Print Settings” on page 23
■“Basic Printing With Macintosh OS X” on page 25
■“Basic Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x” on page 29
■“Customizing Your Macintosh Print Settings” on page 31
■“Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 34
To print on roll paper or borderless cut sheets, or to print P.I.M. or color-managed 
photos, see “Printing Special Photos” beginning on page 35.
Tip: Whenever you print, make sure you:
■Use the right paper.
For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use 
genuine Epson papers and Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks. 
■Choose the right printer settings for the paper.
Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you’ve selected, so 
make sure your printer settings are correct for the paper you loaded. 
 
						

							20Printing From Start to Finish
Basic Printing in Windows
Follow these steps to print a document or image using the basic printer settings: 
1. From the File menu, click 
Print. You see a Print window like this one:
2. Make sure 
EPSON Stylus Photo R800 is selected.
3. Click the 
Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or 
Options button, click it first.)
4. Click the 
Main tab in the printer settings window to see your basic settings.
Click here to open your 
printer software Check for your 
printer name here
Select your paper 
type (see page 34)
Select your paper 
size
Select your 
document or 
image 
orientation Select the type of 
document you’re 
printing
Select your paper 
sourceSelect your 
print options