EPSON Stylus Photo 870

Media name Size Letter Letter Letter Legal Letter Letter A6 Letter inches Panoramic Letter A6 A6, 16 frames per sheet A6, 16 frames per sheet Letter A4 Letter Letter Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet) Part number S041060 S041111 S041062 S041067 S041124 S041072 S041107 S041141 S041134 S041145 S041064 S041054 S041144-KIT S041144 S041153/S041155 S041106 S041257 S041286 S041302 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

edge guides

paper support printer cover
control panel output tray

output tray extensions

EPSON Photo Paper
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies
ink cartridge holders (not removable) thickness lever
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM and paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill, paper only) EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper
ink cartridge replacement button

control panel

Accessories

User Replaceable Parts

Part name Printer cover Paper support Printer cover support Logo plate B Reference number Part number 1049929 1051196

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Black Color On-demand ink jet 48 nozzles 240 nozzles (48 each: cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Maximum 1440 dpi 720 dpi Bidirectional with logic seeking
ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote

Nozzle configuration

Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Black (Standard Capacity) Color Part number U.S.: T007201; Canada: T007311 U.S.: T008201; Canada: T008311
Resolution Print direction Control code Input buffer
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Paper type Single sheets Size Letter (8.inches) Legal (8.inches) Half letter (statement, 5.5 8.5 inches) Executive (7.inches) A4 (mm) A5 (mm) Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) A6 (mm), glossy film only Letter (8.inches) Letter (8.inches) Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet) A4 (mm) Paper types Plain bond paper and special ink jet papers distributed by EPSON Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) for plain bond paper Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) for plain bond paper
Transparencies, Photo Quality Glossy Film and Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Premium Glossy Photo Paper Self-adhesive sheets Envelopes
Transparencies, glossy paper, and glossy film distributed by EPSON Matte paper distributed by EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper distributed by EPSON Self adhesive sheets distributed by EPSON
0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)
12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m2)
No. 10, 4.1 9.5 inches (mm) Plain, bond, or air mail paper DL, 4.3 8.7 inches (mm) C6, 4.4 6.4 inches (mm) mm (5.2 8.7 inches) A6 (mm) inches (mm) Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) inches (mm) Panoramic (mm) A6 (mm), 16 frames/sheet Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON Photo paper distributed by EPSON
Index (ink jet) cards Photo Paper

Photo Stickers

Photo stickers distributed by EPSON Transfer paper distributed by EPSON
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.inches) Paper Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down. Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Use papers under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Store printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 86 F (15 to 30 C) Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

A B-L B-R

A B-L B-R C

envelopes
single sheets/index cards A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm). * You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However, print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm print quality.
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(Paper is loaded in the opposite direction.)
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSONs warranties. Dont use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.

L&R

Mechanical
Paper feed method Friction Sheet feeder, rear entry 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m2) paper Width: 18.5 inches (470 mm) Depth: 11.4 inches (290 mm) Height: 6.9 inches (175 mm) Width: 18.5 inches (471 mm) Depth: 24.1 inches (613 mm) Height: 11.9 inches (302 mm) 13.2 lb (6 kg) without the ink cartridges
EPSON 4 6-inch Photo Paper* (dotted lines indicate perforations) A: The maximum top margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm). L & R: The maximum left and right margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm). The minimum left and right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). C: The maximum bottom margin is 0.67 inch (17.0 mm). * EPSON 4 6-inch Photo Paper is 4.5 6.9 inches (mm), including the perforated margins. The printable area is inches (mm).
Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage
Black ink cartridge (T007, standard capacity; T010, light capacity) Color ink cartridge (T008) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta 220 pages (5% each color CcMmY [total 25%] in calculation)

Weight

Electrical
Specification Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current 0.4 A 120 V Model 99 to 132 V 220240 V Model 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.2 A

Specification Color(s)

Print capacity* T007: 540 pages (3.5% ECMA at 360 dpi, 370 pages 5% in calculation) T010: 270 pages (3.5% ECMA at 360 dpi, 370 pages 5% in calculation) Cartridge life

2 years from production date (if unopened) (within 6 months after opening package, at 77 F [25 C]) 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 140 F (30 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 0.4 F (18 C) 1.9 2.4 1.5 inches (W D H) 49.38.5 mm (W D H)
Power consumption Approx. 18 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 3.5 W in standby mode * Check the label on the back of the printer for your printers voltage.
Storage temperature Transit temperature

Environmental

Temperature Operation Storage* Transit* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)
Freezing 3.2 F (16 C) temperature** Dimensions 0.8 2.4 1.5 inches (W D H) 20.38.5 mm (W D H)
to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on how often you turn on the printer and how often you clean the print head. ** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F (25 C).
Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage*
*Stored in shipping container
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Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B
P and S flash and B and A are on
When the P power and S paper out lights flash and one or both of the ink out lights come on, jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check inside for any jammed paper. Then turn the printer back on. If the lights still flash and/or come on, contact your dealer or EPSON. When all the lights flash, your printer may have an internal error. Make sure you removed all the packing material as described on the unpacking sheet in your printer box. Then turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON. When all the lights are off, the printer is not receiving power. Try these solutions: t Make sure the printer is turned on. t Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn on the printer again. t Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try using another outlet.

Control Panel

paper out light color ink out light

PSBA flash

power light PSBA are off

black ink out light

cleaning button

load/eject button

power button
Follow these guidelines when you check the control panel lights.
P is on The Ppower light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When the S paper out light flashes and both ink out lights come on, you have a paper jam. Press the E load/eject button to try to clear the jam. If that doesnt work, turn off the printer and gently pull out all the paper. Make sure none of the sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Turn on the printer and press the E load/eject button to resume printing. When the S paper out light comes on, your paper is out or incorrectly loaded. Make sure none of the sheets are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. Then reload the paper against the right edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Press the E load/eject button to resume printing. When an ink out light flashes, your ink supply is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When an ink out light comes on, you need to replace the ink cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. See page 6 for instructions. If an ink out light comes on after youve replaced a cartridge, you installed a cartridge your printer cant use. Remove it and replace it with the correct type (see page 1 for ink cartridge specifications).
Installing an Ink Cartridge for the First Time
Follow these ink cartridge precautions and the others on pages 7 through 10 of the Printer Basics book: t Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of printing, or the printer wont work. t Remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the ink cartridges or youll permanently damage them. Dont remove the clear seals on the bottom or ink will leak out. t Dont touch the green chip on the back of the cartridge. This may inhibit normal operation and printing. t Never turn off the printer when the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made any noise for more than five minutes. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

S flashes and B and A are on

S is on

B or A flash B or A are on
Before you begin, make sure the printer is plugged into an electrical outlet and turned on.
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1. Lower the output tray and open the cover.
Orange ink cartridge replacement button Dont place the cartridges under the holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you close it.
5. Close the ink cartridge clamps. (The color clamp is a bit harder to close.) 2. Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps. 6. Press the orange ink cartridge replacement button (shown in step 1) and close the printer cover. Ink charging takes about two minutes, with the P power light flashing and the printer making noise until its finished. Dont turn off the printer or interrupt charging or it will start over, using more ink than necessary. Its finished when the P power light stops flashing.

Testing the Printer

3. Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. Dont pull off the blue part. You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these steps to run the printer check: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 4. Hold down the E load/eject button, then press and release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the E load/eject button until the Ppower light starts to flash, then release it. The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 8.)

Black ink cartridge

Color ink cartridge
Dont touch the green chips
4. Tilt each cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its holder. Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks on the holder clamps.
5. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer.
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If the check page doesnt print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions in the Printer Basics book.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it. When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may also need to replace it if you notice that your printouts dont look as good as they used to. If print quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace one or both cartridges. To check the level of ink you have left, see the graphic in the printer driver (Windows) or click the ink level icon in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh).

You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
Printing on Special Media
Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in the table below.
For this paper name. Plain paper and envelopes EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Matte Paper - Heavyweight Select this Media Type setting Plain paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Matte Paper - Heavyweight
t Black ink cartridge: T007 t Color ink cartridge: T008
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSONs warranty.
Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Dont use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not flashing). 2. Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which ink cartridge you need to replace.

t Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face up in the sheet feeder. t You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide. t In addition to the Media Type option, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer software. t If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing. t Some special media have a cut corner that you need to position correctly; follow any instructions in the package. Always handle sheets by the edges, and dont touch the printable surface.
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3. Open the printer cover and press the orange ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left and the Ppower light begins flashing.
Orange ink cartridge replacement button
6. Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. Dont pull off the blue part.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it. Dont pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Dont touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.
4. The color cartridge is on the right and the black cartridge is on the left. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp all the way. The cartridge rises up from its holder.
7. Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its holder. Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks on the holder clamps.
5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully.
Dont place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on the holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you close it.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. (The color clamp is a bit harder to close than the black clamp.)
Using the Head Cleaning Utility
Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method): 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo 870 printer icon in the Printers window. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). 3. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. Click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes.

Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
9. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. Press the orange ink cartridge replacement button and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. When its finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it only if print quality declines. You can clean the print head in either of the following ways: t using the Head Cleaning utility (when the printer is connected to a local port, not over a network), as described in the next section t using the printers control panel buttons, as described to the right
When you dont turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. Its a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
6. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Then click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints (see page 9 for details). 7. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click Finish. If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the Printer Basics book. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.
Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head
Follow these steps to clean the print head: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three seconds. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes.
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Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded.

Load paper thats at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.
3. After the Ppower light stops flashing, print a page to test the print quality. If your printer is connected directly to the computer, go to step 4 to run a nozzle check. If youre printing over a network, open an application and print a short document containing black and color data. Check the quality of your printout, then go to step 8. 4. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo 870 printer icon in the Printers window. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). 5. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 6. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer, click the Nozzle Check button, and click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next section for details). 7. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click Finish. If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the Printer Basics book. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.
2. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 870 icon in the Printers window. Select Properties (Document Defaults in Windows NT). 3. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. You see the Utility menu. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. 6. Select the most precise alignment pattern from the choices on the test page. Enter the number of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on the screen (pattern 8 is the current setting). You may need to repeat steps 5 and 6 more than once to align your print head completely.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this:

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and wait for the P power light to go out.

Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, youre done. If any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again; see page 8 for instructions.

missing dots

2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable. 3. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder. 4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. 5. Clean ink out of the printers interior with a soft, damp cloth.
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Dont touch the gears inside the printer. Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Dont get water on the printer components and dont spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

Related Documentation

TM-870/1270 PL-SP870 CPD-9806 EPSON Stylus Photo 870/EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Service Manual EPSON Stylus Photo 870 Parts Price List EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270 Start Here EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270 Unpacking the Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 870 printer software CD-ROM

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location.
CPD-9807 CPD-9821 CPD-9808
Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case
5. Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray. 6. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with it. See the unpacking sheet that was packed with your printer. Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 8); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 9).
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EPSON Stylus Photo 870 Ink Jet Printer
F E AT U R E S BENEFITS High 1440 x 720 dpi and 6-color Photo Inks for incredible detail and beautiful skin tones. Using Genuine EPSON Photo Inks and EPSON Photo Paper, digital photo prints look and feel like photo lab prints. Exclusive print technology for marginless snapshot printing. Photo Roll Paper, roll paper holder and photo software included. Droplet sizes vary to achieve finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights and better fill across a wider range of colors. Optimized color print speeds. 4" x 6" photos in a quick 48 seconds, 8" x 10" photos in just 1 minute 50 seconds. Ready to perform with any platform with multi-port sensing USB and Parallel port connections.
STUNNING 6-COLOR MEMORIES.
Print your photos with the EPSON Stylus Photo 870 ink jet printer and theyll be beautiful and inspiring. Were talking about bright and colorful pictures boasting 1440 x 720 dots per inch of Photo Quality shots so smooth you won't believe your prints didn't come from the photo lab. The EPSON Stylus Photo 870 lets you print the worlds first continuous edge-to-edge snapshots using the printers EPSON Digital PhotoLab Starter Kit. The kit includes a roll paper holder, EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Roll Paper and helpful photo software like EPSON Software Film Factory and Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Imagine the wonderful snapshots, personal photo greeting cards and bigger-than-life panoramics youll be able to print out. The EPSON Stylus Photo 870 gives you real photo quality by bringing together advanced Micro Piezo technology, smooth AcuPhoto Halftoning and superior, 6-color quick drying Photo Inks. Laser sharp, black text printing makes this printer versatile as well. The printers ink droplets, so tiny at a mere 4 picoliters, vary in size to give your photos finer shadow detail and dazzling highlights across a range of tonal colors thats twice that of other ink jet printers. Whether youre a Windows or Macintosh user, you can print, edit, re-size and share stunning photos easily and conveniently with your EPSON Stylus Photo 870 ink jet printer.
6-color, 1440 x 720 dpi Photo Reproduction Quality Water-resistant photos and improved lightfastness* First ever continuous edge-to-edge 4" x 6" snapshots 4 picoliter variable-sized ink droplet technology Fast photo printing
Windows and Macintosh compatibility
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PRINTER
S P EC I F I C AT I O N S

Printing Method

Printing Area
6-color (CcMmYK) drop-on demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology

Nozzle Configuration

Monochrome head Color head

Resolution

48 nozzles 48 nozzles x 5
Maximum printable area: Maximum user defined printable area: Top margin.12" Right margin.12"

Paper Capacity

8.26" x 10.76" (letter size) 8.26" x 43.76" Left margin Bottom margin.12".12"
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 720 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 180 x 180 dpi

Ink Droplet Size

Input paper tray Output paper tray

Dimensions

100 sheets/10 envelopes 30 sheets
This product has been reviewed by the Professional Photographers of Americas Committee on Digital & Advanced Imaging Technology and was found to be an effective tool for creative professional imaging.

4 picoliters

Print Speed**
18.6" x 16" x 11.9" 13.2 lb

Environmental Conditions

Photos 4" x 6" 8" x 10"

Sound Level (Fine Mode)

48 seconds 1 minute 50 seconds

38 dB(A)

Printer Language
Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Operating Storage

Safety Approvals

50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 C) 20 to 80% relative humidity 5 to 85% relative humidity (no condensation) UL1950 with D3, CSA C22.with D3 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B 120V AC +/- 10% 50 to 60Hz 0.4 Amp Approx. 18W (self test mode); 3.5W (stand-by mode) 540 pages (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 378 pages of graphics at 5% coverage 220 pages at 15% coverage

EPSON ESC/P Raster

Software Drivers

Safety Standards R.F.I.

Power Requirements
Windows 98 (USB compliant), Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 (Parallel), Macintosh system 8.1 or later (USB)

Input Buffer

256 KB

Interfaces

Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated current Power consumption USB, Bidirectional IEEE-1284 parallel (nibble mode) External Ethernet print server

Ink Cartridge Life

Standard: Optional:

Print Direction

Black ink life Color ink life

Warranty

Bidirectional with logic seeking

Paper Handling

Single sheets Thickness Types
Letter, legal, A4, executive, statement from 3.5" x 3.5" to 8.5" x 44".003" min Plain, bond, EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, High Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Paper, Transparencies, Photo Quality Glossy Film, Self-Adhesive Sheets, Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards, Photo Paper, Iron-On Transfer Paper, Banner Paper No. 10, DL, C6 Less than.02" 12 to 20 lb Plain paper, bond paper, air mail
Standard one year limited warranty, including EPSON Exchange Program (in U.S. and Canada only)
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Photo 870 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Axis 1440 print server
SupportThe Epson ConnectionSM
C304101 T007201 T008201 C1440AXIS

Envelopes Thickness Weight Types
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* Per Wilhelm Research Labs (Wilhelm-Research.com), lightfastness rated approximately 25 years before noticeable fading occurs in normal indoor flourescent lighting and stored in a glass frame when using Genuine EPSON ink cartridges and EPSON Matte PaperHeavyweight. Results will vary depending on lighting, humidity and other atmospheric conditions, color intensity, color range and print media. Display under glass or store properly. Water-resistant prints are produced using Genuine EPSON ink cartridges and EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper and EPSON Photo Paper.
** Fine Mode. Print speeds will vary depending on system configuration, software application, page complexity, amount of page covered and print setting.
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