Epson Stylus Photo R1800

Printer Parts
Paper support and extensions

Sheet feeder

CD/DVD Tray Single sheet guide CD position check disc

Left edge guide

Printer cover
CD adapter ring Output tray

Matte sheet support

Roll paper holders

Accessories

Output tray extension

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge Yellow Magenta Part number T054420 T054320 T054220 T054820 T054120 T054720 T054920 T054020

Roll paper guides

Ink cartridge holder (in home position)
Cyan Matte Black Photo Black Red Blue Gloss Optimizer
Control panel Caution: 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.
CD/DVD tray Paper support (closed) Roll paper edge guide
USB port Roll paper holder IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
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Epson Papers

Paper name* Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Part number S041586
Paper name* Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) 4 inches x 26 ft roll paper
Part number S041331 S041327 S041329
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) B (11 x 17 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)
S041062 S041067 S041070 S041069 S041106 Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) 8.3 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper 13 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper
S041405 S041406 S041407 S041408
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Enhanced Matte Paper**

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)
S041341 S041343 S041339 S041257 S041467 Epson UltraSmoothTM Fine Art Paper*** PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson*** Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White*** Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper***

S041409

Super B (13 x 19 inches)

S041351

Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight**
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 8 x 10 inches, borderless 11 x 14 inches, Borderless A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches)

S041636 S041637 SP91209

S041468
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 12 x 12 inches

SCR1002 SCR1003

S041260 S041263 S041568
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper**
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

S041286, S041667 S041727, S041808 S041464 S041465
* Availability of paper types varies by location. See page 13 or your paper instructions to select the Type or Media Type setting. If you load paper not listed as a setting in your printer software, you may see smears, roller marks, misting, or other problems. ** This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. ***This paper must be loaded one sheet at a time in the single sheet guide.

4 x 6 inches, borderless

5 x 7 inches, borderless 8 x 10 inches, borderless B (11 x 17 inches) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Super B (13 x 19 inches) 11 x 14 inches, Borderless 4 inches x 26 ft roll paper 8.3 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper 13 inches x 32.8 ft roll paper
S041290 S041288 S041289 S041466

S041302

S041376

S041378

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Environmental

Temperature Operation: 50 to 95F (10 to 35C) Storage: 4 to 104F (20 to 40C) 1 month at 104F (40C) Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage:*,** 5 to 85% RH

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method Nozzle configuration Advanced Micro Piezo pigment ink technology, optimized for photo printing

Humidity

1440 nozzles (180 8)

Standards and Approvals

* Stored in a shipping container
Safety UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No.60950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B

** Without condensation

Color Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Matte Black, Photo Black, Red, Blue, Gloss Optimizer Within 6 months of opening the package, at 77 F (25 C) Storage: 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) Freezing:* 3.2 F (16 C) 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) [W] 2.89 inch (73.5 mm) [D] 2.18 inch (55.3 mm) [H]

Mechanical

Cartridge life Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Sheet feeder, top entry About 120 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m) paper Temperature
Storage Width: 24.2 inches (615 mm) Depth: 12.2 inches (314 mm) Height: 8.8 inches (223 mm) Printing Width: 24.2 inches (615 mm) Depth: 29.0 inches (737 mm) Height: 18.0 inches (457 mm)

Dimensions

* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77F (25C).

Weight

25.8 lb (11.7 kg) without the ink cartridges

Electrical

120 V Model Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 99 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.5 A (Max. 0.8 A) Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1 W in Sleep mode 0.25 A (Max. 0.4 A) Approx. 18 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 1.3 W in Sleep mode 220-240 V Model 198 to 264 V
* Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage.
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Single sheets

Size Letter (8.inches[mm]) Legal (8.5 14inches [mm]) A4 (mm) 3 3.5 inches (mm) 4 x 6 inches (113.6 175.4 mm) inches (mm) 8 x 10 inches (mm) Super B (329 x 483 mm) A3 (297 x 420 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) B4 (257 x 364 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm) 5 x 8 inches (13 x 20 cm) Panoramic 210 x 594 mm Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)

A B-L B-R

A: B-L: B-R: C: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

Paper types

Roll paper
Standard margins Pressing the z roll paper button after printing prints the cutting guideline. If you press the z roll paper button again and send print data, the margin between the printouts is about 65 mm.
Thickness (plain bond paper) Weight (plain bond paper)
17 lb (64 g/m) to 24 lb (90 g/m)
See page 2 for a list of special paper distributed by Epson.
Caution: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets should be stored under the following conditions: Temperature: 59 to 86 F (15 to 30 C) Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

If you send a print job that has multiple pages, or send print jobs continuously, there will be no margin between the printouts.
Borderless Pressing the z roll paper button after printing prints the cutting guideline. If you press the z roll paper button again and send print data, the margin between the printouts is about 65 mm.

Printable area

CD/DVD

12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD

Do not set the inner diameter to under 43 mm, although Epson Print CD allows you to. Printing inside of 43 mm may damage your CD/DVD drive.
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Control Panel

To diagnose printer problems, check the printers lights or run a printer check (see below).
Lights Green P power light flashes Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. An ink cartridge is low on ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. An ink cartridge is out of ink, not installed, not installed correctly, or is not compatible with the printer. Follow the steps on page 5 to install or reinstall the cartridge correctly. Your paper ran out, multiple sheets fed, or the wrong size sheet fed, or the CD/DVD tray is not inserted completely. Sheet Feeder: If paper is out, load more paper and press the ) paper button. If multiple sheets or the wrong size sheet fed, press the ) paper button to eject the paper, then turn your printer off and then on. For loading instructions, see page 7. Single Sheet Guide: See page 8 for instructions on loading single sheets of special papers. Roll Paper: See page 10 for instructions on loading or reloading roll paper. CD/DVD: See page 11 for instructions on inserting the CD/DVD tray correctly. Jammed paper or the CD/DVD tray is blocking print head movement, or youre trying to print on paper or a CD/DVD with the wrong media loaded. If you suspect a paper jam, turn off the printer and pull out the jammed paper. Open the cover and remove any jammed or torn paper. Then do one of the following: Sheet Feeder or Single Sheet Guide: Turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the ) paper button. Roll Paper: Cut off the printed portion, then remove the paper and reload it (see page 10). CD/DVD: Gently pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the ) paper button. See page 11 for instructions on inserting the CD/DVD tray correctly. If a print job was sent to one paper path, but media is loaded for another paper path, load the correct paper or a CD/DVD. Jammed paper or a foreign object is preventing the print head from returning to the home position, or paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and the CD/DVD tray guide is open. Turn off the printer, open the printer cover, and remove any jammed or torn paper, or foreign object. Close the CD/DVD tray guide if it is open. Then turn the printer back on. If the error persists, contact Epson.

Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes
Explanation An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson.
Red H ink light flashes Red H ink light on

Running a Printer Check

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source. 1. Turn off your printer and computer, then disconnect the printers interface cable. 2. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the ) paper button, then press and release the P power button. Continue to hold down the ) paper button until the P power light flashes. 4. A test page prints the printers ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly. If the check page doesnt print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in Problems and Solutions in the Users Guide. 5. Turn off the printer, connect the interface cable, and turn on your printer and computer.

Red ) paper light on

Red ) paper light flashes
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red H ink light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace a cartridge. You can open the printer cover to check the ink light indicating a cartridge that is low on ink or needs to be replaced. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts dont look their best. If the quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is off.
Green P power light is on Red ) paper light flashes Red H ink light flashes
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Caution: Dont open Epson Status Monitor or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If your ink is running low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge. If you must replace an ink cartridge in the middle of a print job, the quality of your printout may decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing.

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5. Shake the new cartridge four or five times before opening its package. (Dont shake it after its unpacked.)
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
1. Open the paper support and pull up the support extensions.
6. Remove the new cartridge from its package.
Caution: Dont touch the green circuit board on the front of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.
7. Slide the new cartridge into its slot. The side with the green circuit board goes in the front of the slot. 8. Press the cartridge down until it clicks into place.
2. Push in the bottom of the output tray. The tray opens and moves up.
9. If you need to replace any other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 8. 10. Close the cartridge cover, press it down on the top until it clicks, then close the printer cover. 11. Press the H ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The green P power light and red H ink lights flash and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about 90 seconds. When its finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays on. The red H ink light and the light(s) above the cartridge(s) go out.
Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
3. Pull out the output tray extension. 4. Place your paper in the printer and slide it against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Output tray

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. Its usually whiter or brighter than the other side.
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Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. Dont load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. 5. Adjust the left edge guide to fit lightly against the paper.
Note: The left edge guide moves out slightly, then moves back in as the paper feeds into the printer.
Loading Multiple Sheets of Matte Paper
If you are loading multiple sheets of the following papers in sizes larger than letter (8.inches), attach the matte sheet support to the top of the sheet feeder to help separate the sheets of paper: Epson Enhanced Matte Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper 1. Open the paper support and pull up its extensions.

Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load these Epson ink jet papers in the sheet feeder as follows:
Paper type Epson Enhanced Matte Paper* Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight* Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper* Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Loading capacity 20 sheets (10 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes)
100 sheets (50 sheets for A3 or Super B sizes) 80 sheets 1 sheet at a time
2. Place the hooks on the back of the matte sheet support over the paper support extension, then slide it all the way down.
Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
* This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 8.
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.

Cut corner

Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you load other types of paper.
Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling.
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5. Insert one sheet of paper against the right edge, then slide the edge guide against the sheet.
Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet Guide
Load these types of paper in the single sheet guide: Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson 1. Remove the roll paper holder, if its installed (see page 10); make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed (see page 11); and close the paper support and its extensions. 2. Slide the roll paper edge guide all the way to the right.
6. Guide the paper into the slot and feed it into the printer until the paper meets resistance.
3. Line up the notches on the single sheet guide with the slots on the back of the printer and insert them as shown. Then insert the tabs on the top of the guide into the slot beneath the printer cover. 7. Maintain a constant pressure against the paper until the printer pulls the paper in slightly. Let go of the paper to allow the printer to adjust the paper position.
4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single sheet guide correctly).
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8. Open the printer cover and look down into the printer to make sure the paper is straight; if not, press the z roll paper button for 3 seconds to back the paper out. Press the ) paper button to clear the paper out error, then load the paper again. 3. Swing out the roll paper guides until they are straight.

If crooked, reload paper

8. Load the paper part of the way into the roll paper feeder (under the white rollers), then slide the right roll paper edge guide to fit lightly against the paper.
Caution: Dont load roll paper into the sheet feeder or the slot behind the paper support; make sure it is below the white rollers.

Inserting a CD or DVD

Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink jet printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data. If you plan to print large numbers of CDs or DVDs, its a good idea to print a small sample, then wait a day and check the quality to make sure it is satisfactory. See the Users Guide for instructions on checking the print position or color before printing on your actual CD or DVD. 1. Turn on the printer.
Note: Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly.
If crooked, press the z roll paper button for three seconds
2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder, then push in the paper support extensions and close the paper support. 3. If the output tray and extension are open, push them in, but leave the flap at the end of the tray down.
If the paper is crooked, press the z roll paper button for three seconds to back the paper all the way out.
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4. Lift up the printer cover and press in the top of the CD/ DVD tray guide as shown. 7. Slide the tray into the CD/DVD tray guide. Push in the tray until the arrows on the tray and the tray guide are aligned, as shown below.
Push in only until the arrows are next to each other
8. Press the ) paper button to load the CD or DVD into printing position. It is loaded when the P power button stops flashing. 9. Use Epson Print CD to design your CD or DVD (for instructions, see the on-screen Help), then print your CD or DVD, following the instructions below.

Printing Your Design

After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, youre ready to print. 5. Lower the CD/DVD tray guide. 6. Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face-up. To print on a small CD (8 cm), place the small CD ring on the tray first, then place the CD inside the ring.

Caution: Make sure you always use the small CD ring when printing 8-cm CDs and that the CD and ring lay flat on the tray; otherwise the printer may be damaged. Note: For information on designing CDs and DVDs, see the EPSON Print CD on-screen Help.
1. Start Epson Print CD, if necessary, and open your design file. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected, then click Print.
Always use this piece with 8-cm CDs

Windows

Macintosh
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The printer prints your CD or DVD and ejects it on the tray.
Note: After you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. To allow the ink to dry fully, wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive. Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Printing Borderless Cut Sheets
You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you get beautiful portraits and enlargements, without trimming, on these papers: Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight* Epson Enhanced Matte Paper* Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper * Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper** Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper** PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson** *If you are loading multiple sheets of matte paper that are larger than letter-size, use the matte sheet support. See page 8. **These papers must be loaded in the single sheet guide. See page 9.
Caution: Dont open Epson Status Monitor, pause printing, or respond to any ink messages when your printer is printing. This may cause your printer to pause and leave an uneven surface on your printout. If your ink is running low, wait until printing finishes before checking ink levels or attempting to replace a cartridge. If you must replace an ink cartridge in the middle of a print job, the quality of your printout may decline. For best results, check your ink levels and replace ink cartridges, if necessary, before printing large or high-resolution print jobs.

Select Stylus Photo R1800 as the Format for setting Select the size of the paper you loaded here

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
Caution: When you dont turn on your printer for a long time, print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
4. Select the size of the paper you loaded with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless source as the Paper Size setting. 5. Select one of the portrait or landscape orientation icons as the Orientation setting. 6. Click OK. 7. Click File > Print.
This section explains how to clean the print head using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility and the Head Cleaning utility. Use the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility first, to let the printer check and clean the nozzles. If you still notice problems with quality, you can manually clean the print head.
Note: You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for three seconds (when the red H ink light is off).
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
The Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility prints a nozzle check pattern that the printer then reads to see if you have any clogged nozzles. If cleaning is needed, the printer automatically cleans the print head. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red H ink light is off. (If the H ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge; see page 5.) 2. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size (8.inches) paper in the printers sheet feeder.
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Note: Sizes smaller than letter, including 8.inches, wont
Cleaning takes about two minutes, during which the printer makes noise and the green P power light flashes.
3. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Auto Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The printer prints and examines the nozzle check pattern shown below. If cleaning is necessary, it then cleans the print head and prints and checks another nozzle check pattern.
5. The utility prints and checks up to five times. If some print head nozzles are still clogged, it displays an on-screen message telling you to manually clean the print head. Follow the instructions on page 14 to clean the print head, if necessary. If you still have print quality problems, check the solutions in the Users Guide. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.

4. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer. Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print (Windows) or click Confirmation, then click Next (Macintosh). The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or lines (as shown below), click Finish.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red H ink light is off. (If the H ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge; see page 5.) 2. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Head Cleaning. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head.
If the pattern has white lines or gaps (as shown below), click Clean to clean the print head again.
If you dont see any improvement after cleaning the print head three or four times, check the solutions in the Users Guide. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then clean the print head again.
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4. Click the Manual button, then click OK.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. You can have the printer automatically check and align the print head or you can check and adjust the alignment yourself.
Automatically Aligning the Print Head
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load plain, letter-size paper. 3. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. You see a screen like this: You see a screen like this as the printer prints an alignment check pattern: 5. On the check page, select the box in each pattern that has the least noticeable lines in it. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe. Select one box for each pattern numbered 1 through 3. Then enter the box number for each pattern in the boxes on the screen. If box #5 is not the best-aligned box in each pattern, click Realignment to print another test page and repeat this step. 6. When box #5 is the best-aligned in all the patterns, click Finish.

Cleaning the Printer

4. Click the Automatic button, if necessary, then click OK. 5. On the next screen, click Start. The printer then prints and checks an alignment pattern. It then prints and checks two more patterns. 6. When alignment is finished, click Finish on the last screen. To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the paper feeders. 3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the paper support and printer cover closed as you clean the printer.
Manually Aligning the Print Head
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load plain, letter-size paper. 3. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP R1800, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment.
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4. If you need to clean ink out of the inside of the printer, use a soft cloth to clean only the black plastic area shown below: 4. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the roll paper holder, if it is installed. 5. Close the output tray and the paper support. 6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. 7. Keep the printer level as you transport it. 8. After transporting the printer, remove all the tape. 9. Test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 14); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 16).

Clean here only

WARNING: Dont touch the gears or rollers inside the printer. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Dont get water on the printer components and dont spray or apply lubricants or oils inside the printer. Dont use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

Related Documentation

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Start Here sheet Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Users Guide Epson Stylus Photo R1800 CD-ROM Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Reference Guide (on CD-ROM) CPD-19344 CPD-19345 CPD-19343

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or a similar one. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 3. Open the printer cover and tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case using tape. Then close the printer cover.

Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case
Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its new location.
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