Epson Stylus Photo 825 Ink Jet Printer User Manual

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4Welcome!ArcSoft PhotoImpression is an easy-to-use photo editing program that lets you edit, enhance, retouch, or add special effects to any image wit

94Solving ProblemsPaper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the bmainte

Solving Problems95 Always press the z roll paper button to feed roll paper. If you press the b maintenance button instead and then turn either the pri

96Solving ProblemsImage size or position is incorrect. Make sure paper and layout options are set correctly. Your images may not match the width/heigh

Solving Problems97Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software (Windows)You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and uti

98Solving ProblemsWhere To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer, Film Factory, or the P.I.M. Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, see the contact inform

Solving Problems99You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com

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101Requirements and NoticesWindows System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: A Microsoft Windows compatible P

102Requirements and NoticesImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the pri

Requirements and Notices103 If the liquid crystal solution from the display or the optional preview monitor gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly w

Welcome!5Viewing Your On-Screen Printer ManualYour printer CD-ROM includes an on-screen Reference Guide (Printer Manual). You need a browser—such as M

104Requirements and NoticesENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines fo

Requirements and Notices105Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Board

106Requirements and NoticesEpson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser

Requirements and Notices107THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT

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109IndexNumerics360 dpi Ink Jet Paper setting, 494 x 6-inch Photo Paper, 20AAccessories, 99Adobe Photoshop, P.I.M. plug-in for, 3, 56 to 59Advanced se

110IndexDDeclaration of Conformity, 105Default settingscontrol panel, 18Windows, 40Digital camera files, 8Documentation, 4 to 6Double-Sided Matte Pape

Index111JJams, paper, 93 to 95JPEG files, printing requirements, 8LLayout problems, 96Layout settingsMacintosh, 41, 43Windows, 45 to 46without compute

112IndexPremium Glossy Photo Paper, 12 to 14, 21 to 22, 49Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 12, 49Preprinted paper, 36Preview monitor, 1, 84, 90Previewin

Index113Snapshotsprinting on roll paper, 25 to 29printing without computer, 19 to 21Softwareinstallation problems, 88 to 89installing, 71 to 81reinsta

6Welcome! If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it. Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.If y

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7Printing Without a ComputerYour EPSON Stylus Photo 825 lets you print your photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital cam

8Printing Without a ComputerGetting Photos into the PrinterBefore you can print, you need to take the memory card out of your digital camera, insert i

Printing Without a Computer9Make sure the printer is turned on, then follow these steps to insert your memory card for printing: 1. Insert your memory

10Printing Without a ComputerConfiguring PhotoStarterPhotoStarter and CardMonitor are utility programs that detect when a memory card is inserted in y

Printing Without a Computer113. Change any of the settings you want, then click Next. When you see the Confirmation window, click End (Windows) or Qui

12Printing Without a ComputerUsing EPSON PaperWhen you print without a computer, you can use letter-size plain paper, or the following types of EPSON

Printing Without a Computer13As with traditional photos, proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: For display, EPSON recomme

iiCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a

14Printing Without a Computer Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper, Glossy Photo paper, or Matte Paper Heavyweight. Load EPSON ColorLife, Premium

Printing Without a Computer15Use the and buttons to select menus:Use the and buttons to select settings:After you select all your settings, pr

16Printing Without a ComputerPrint on EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight. Use for non-glossy 8 × 10 enlargements or special layouts. Note: You can also sel

Printing Without a Computer17Select Photo When you’re printing one photo, press the button to choose the number of the picture you want. Refer to yo

18Printing Without a ComputerChanging the Default SettingsThe printer comes with the following default settings for each print mode:You can change the

Printing Without a Computer19Printing Your PhotosWhenever you print, you need to insert your memory card and load paper, as described on pages 8 and 1

20Printing Without a Computer1. Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Borderless Photo Paper 4" × 6" in the printer, short edge first as shown. 2. I

Printing Without a Computer217. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select On (if your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or to improve brightness and contras

22Printing Without a Computer2. In the Print Mode menu, select One. (If you want to print enlargements of several photos, select Set.)3. At the Paper

Printing Without a Computer23Printing Multiple Photos on a SheetYou can print 2, 3, 4, or 20 photos on one sheet of paper. The printer automatically s

iiiContentsWelcome!1PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print 2About PRINT Image Matching 2About Exif Print 3About Your Software 3About Your Documentati

24Printing Without a Computer7. Press the large green Print button. Your photos are printed.Note: If you’re printing more than one page, you may see P

Printing Without a Computer25Printing Snapshots on Roll PaperYou can print up to 52 borderless snapshots at a time on roll paper. First print an index

26Printing Without a Computer4. Remove the paper support and lower the output tray. Make sure the printer is turned on.5. Insert the tabs on the roll

Printing Without a Computer277. Hold the paper in place while you press the z roll paper button. The paper feeds into the printer.Caution: Be careful

28Printing Without a Computer5. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select On (if your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or to increase brightness and contra

Printing Without a Computer29 If you’re finished printing on roll paper, press the z roll paper button and hold it down for about three seconds. The p

30Printing Without a ComputerUsing PhotoEnhanceYou can use the PhotoEnhance feature to apply PRINT Image Matching or optimize brightness and contrast—

Printing Without a Computer31Using FiltersYou can use filters to enhance or add special effects to individual photos. Nine filter effects are availabl

32Printing Without a ComputerIf you want to apply the same filter to all the photos you’re printing, press and hold the Brightness button again until

Printing Without a Computer332. In the Print Mode menu, select one of the following:to print all your photos on a sheet of stickers (or several sheets

ivContentsEnhancing Photos and Using Filters 29Using PhotoEnhance 30Adjusting Brightness 30Using Filters 31Printing Stickers 32Adding Fun Frames

34Printing Without a Computer3. Repeat step 2 for each photo number. You can select a different frame for each sticker.4. Press the Select Photo butto

35Printing From Windows or a MacWhen you print from your computer, your EPSON Stylus Photo 825 works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance

36Printing From Windows or a MacLoading PaperMake sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet f

Printing From Windows or a Mac37Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the 0 position when you’re do

38Printing From Windows or a MacBasic Printing in WindowsAfter you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using the b

Printing From Windows or a Mac394. Select the following settings on the Main tab in your Printing Preferences window: Tip: For more information about

40Printing From Windows or a MacSelecting the Settings You Use Most OftenYour printer settings apply only to the program you’re currently using. If yo

Printing From Windows or a Mac413. From the File menu, select Print. Select the following settings:Tip: For more information about printer settings, c

42Printing From Windows or a MacPrinting with OS XIf you’re using an OS X compatible printing application, follow the steps below to print a document.

Printing From Windows or a Mac436. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu.7. Select the following Print Settings as necessary:Tip: For more inf

ContentsvMaintaining Your Printer61Cleaning the Print Head 61Running the Head Cleaning Utility 62Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 63Replacing an

44Printing From Windows or a Mac10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom o

Printing From Windows or a Mac45Customizing Your Print SettingsYou can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or s

46Printing From Windows or a Mac4. Select the following page layout settings as necessary:Note: For more information on page layout settings, click th

Printing From Windows or a Mac47Customizing Macintosh Print Settings1. On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings li

48Printing From Windows or a Mac4. Select these advanced settings as necessary:Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on sav

Printing From Windows or a Mac49Selecting the Correct Paper or Media TypeSelect the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind

50Printing From Windows or a MacPrinting BorderFree PhotosYou can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of t

Printing From Windows or a Mac515. Select Portrait or Landscape as the Orientation setting.6. Click OK.7. Windows: Click OK or Print.Macintosh: Click

52Printing From Windows or a MacOpening Your Photos in Film FactoryFollow these steps to print P.I.M. photos with Film Factory:1. Start Film Factory.

Printing From Windows or a Mac533. If your photos were taken with a digital camera that supports PRINT Image Matching, the P.I.M. logo appears in you

viContentsSolving Problems83Printer Parts 84Diagnosing Printer Problems 85Running a Printer Check 86Problems and Solutions 88Setup and Software In

54Printing From Windows or a MacPrinting Your Photos1. When you’re ready to print, click the Print Assignment button. You see this screen:2. Windows a

Printing From Windows or a Mac554. Click the Print button on the left side of the screen. You see more options:5. If your photo doesn’t look right in

56Printing From Windows or a MacUsing the P.I.M. Plug-in for Adobe PhotoshopThe P.I.M. Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop allows you to retain the P.I.M. ima

Printing From Windows or a Mac576. Click the Open button. Your image opens and the window remains on the screen.7. Select and open more P.I.M. images,

58Printing From Windows or a Mac2. In the Source Space box, make sure the EPSON RGB 2001 option is selected.3. In the Print Space box, select the SP82

Printing From Windows or a Mac596. Select the paper you’re printing on as the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting.7. Windows: Click the A

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61Maintaining Your PrinterFollow the instructions in this chapter to keep your printer working at its best and prepare it for moving, if necessary. “C

62Maintaining Your PrinterRunning the Head Cleaning Utility1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off. (

Maintaining Your Printer63Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertica

1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 825 is the ideal printer for digital photography. You can print your pictures directly from your digital camera’s me

64Maintaining Your PrinterIf you’re printing from your computer, you can also do one of the following: Windows: Double-click the icon in the lower r

Maintaining Your Printer65Ink Cartridge PrecautionsWarning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.If ink gets on y

66Maintaining Your Printer4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully.5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the y

Maintaining Your Printer67Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest on the hooks as shown:7. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it sna

68Maintaining Your PrinterAligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see white or black horizontal banding, yo

Maintaining Your Printer69Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:

70Maintaining Your PrinterTransporting the PrinterIf you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original bo

71Installing Your Printer SoftwareBefore installing your printer software, follow the steps on the Start Here sheet to set up your printer and connect

72Installing Your Printer Software3. Select EPSON on your desktop. Then select the SP825 icon in the window that opens: 4. If you have an administrato

Installing Your Printer Software73Installing Additional Software for OS X1. After your Macintosh restarts, select the EPSONStorage icon. 2. If you hav

2Welcome!PRINT Image Matching and Exif PrintYour EPSON Stylus Photo 825 printer supports these innovative digital image formats to give you the best p

74Installing Your Printer Software10. Select EPSON USB, click SP 825(USB), then click Add.Note: The printer must be connected to the computer and turn

Installing Your Printer Software75Installing Additional Software for Mac OS 9x1. After your Macintosh restarts, register your printer with EPSON as in

76Installing Your Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software on Windows MeBefore you start, make sure your printer is set up, connected to your compu

Installing Your Printer Software77Installing Additional Software for Windows MeAfter you accept the license agreement, you see this software installat

78Installing Your Printer Software7. When you see the registration screen, register your printer with EPSON as instructed. Remove the CD-ROM and keep

Installing Your Printer Software795. Click the Search for option, then click Next.6. Click CD-ROM drives (only), then click Next.7. At the next screen

80Installing Your Printer Software13. At the final Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish.You see a message about installing additional softwa

Installing Your Printer Software81Leave in the CD-ROM as your computer restarts. You see the Optional Software menu:Note: If you don’t see this screen

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83Solving ProblemsSee “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 85 to help determine the cause of your printer problem. Then see these sections for soluti

Welcome!3About Exif PrintThe Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format includes information about your digital camera settings in JPEG files so your

84Solving ProblemsPrinter PartsPower buttonMaintenance buttonRoll paper buttonProcessing lightInk cartridge replacement buttonError lightPaper support

Solving Problems85Diagnosing Printer ProblemsFirst, check the printer’s lights and messages as described below:Lights Message ExplanationGreen Process

86Solving ProblemsRunning a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source

Solving Problems87The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, black and color ink percentages remaining, and a nozzle check pattern. (

88Solving ProblemsProblems and SolutionsSetup and Software Installation ProblemsThe printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. When you ins

Solving Problems89 Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager. See your Windows help system for details. If you’re printing ov

90Solving ProblemsFor the fastest printing, try these tips: Select Draft as the Quality Type (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed (Macin

Solving Problems91Quality ProblemsYou see banding (light lines). Clean the print head; see page 61 for instructions. Select a higher print quality an

92Solving ProblemsYour print is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face u

Solving Problems93You see wrong or missing colors. Make sure Black Ink Only is off (Windows) or Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when printing