Epson Stylus Photo R800

2 Connect the Printer
Connection cables are not included with your printer. You need only one of the following cables.

4 Install Ink Cartridges

CAUTION: Dont load paper before you install the ink cartridges so the paper doesnt interfere with ink charging.
NOTE: Do not connect both cables. USB cable (preferably a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable for Windows 2000 or XP) or IEEE-1394 or FireWire cable

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Open the output tray, pull out its extensions, and open the printer cover.

USB Cable Users

Shut down your computer. Leave your computer turned off until section 6.
Plug the flat end of the cable into your computers USB port until it stops. (You can use any open USB port.) Dont force the connector into its slot. Plug the square end of the cable into your printers USB port until it stops.
Release and open the cartridge cover, then remove the protective sheet inside.

Square end Flat end

Shake the ink cartridge packages 4 or 5 times before opening them. (Dont shake them after theyre unpacked.)
IEEE-1394 or FireWire Cable Users
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Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. CAUTION: Dont remove any labels or seals from the cartridge.
Dont touch the green part

1 Unpack

Remove everything from the box.
Ink cartridges (8 individual) Printer Users Guide Printer Software CD-ROM
Plug one end of the cable into your printers IEEE1394 port. Plug the other end of the cable into your computers IEEE-1394 port.
Slide each cartridge individually into its slot with the green part facing the front. Make sure the colors on the cartridges match the labels inside the cartridge cover. Then push each one down until it clicks into place.
See your Users Guide for instructions on installing and using these parts.
Roll paper holders CD tray Mini-CD ring Print position check disk

3 Turn On the Printer

Plug the printers power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
Close the cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
Remove all the blue tape and packing materials inside and around the printer. Open the paper support and pull up its extension.
Close the printer cover, then press the

ink button.

The green power and red ink lights flash as your printer charges ink for about 21/2 minutes. CAUTION: Dont turn off the printer or interrupt charging, or youll waste ink. If the power and ink lights dont turn off after 5 minutes, and the printer isnt making any noise, you can turn it off.

Press and hold the

power button and then release it to turn on the printer.
CAUTION: Never use an external switch, such as a wall switch or power strip switch, to turn the printer on or off.

Turn over

5 Load Paper
Fan your paper and place it against the right side of the sheet feeder (up to the arrow inside the edge guide). Slide the left edge guide to fit lightly against the paper.
Click the Search for option, then click Next.
Click Install Optional Software. Click the button for each program to learn more about it. To install the program, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. When youre finished, click Back to return to the Install Menu. Click View Online Photo Services. Then click the button for each service to learn more about it and follow the on-screen instructions. When youre finished, click Back to return to the Install Menu. Click Install Reference Guide to install your on-screen printer manual. Click Exit at the Install Menu. Register your printer with Epson as instructed. Remove the CD-ROM and keep it in case you need to reinstall any software later. OS X users: If you want to print from Classic applications, start your Macintosh in OS 9 and repeat steps 2 through 13.
Click CD-ROM drive, then click Next. Make sure Specify a location is not checked.
At the next screen, click Next.

6 Install Software

Windows
Follow the steps below to install the software for your version of Windows.

Installation proceeds automatically. When installation halts, click Finish.
Your computer detects your printer again and you see a screen like this:
Continue clicking Next or Finish. Installation proceeds automatically. When you see the license agreement, read and agree to it to continue the installation. You see the Options Menu: Click Install Optional Software.
Selecting Your Printer in OS X 1
Open the OS X Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and select Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. If necessary, click Add. If you dont see your printer name listed on the screen, make sure it is turned on and connected. Click Stylus Photo R800, then click the Add button. On the next screen, select EPSON USB or EPSON FireWire from the pull-down menu depending on the connection you used. NOTE: If you see a new driver detection screen, click OK.

Windows XP or 2

Make sure your printer is connected and turned on. Then turn on your computer. Wait for Windows to detect your printer and display a screen like this: DONT CLICK ANY BUTTONS ON THIS SCREEN YET. NOTE: If a screen like this doesnt appear, make sure your printer is turned on and connected. If youre using Windows XP, you may need to select No, not this time, then click Next.
Continue with the steps below to finish installing software.
Installing Optional Software 1
At the Optional Software menu, click the button for each program to learn more about it. To install the program, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. When youre finished, click Back to return to the Options Menu. Click View Online Photo Services. Then click the button for each service to learn more about it and follow the on-screen instructions. When youre finished, click Back to return to the Options Menu. Click Install Reference Guide to install your on-screen printer manual. Click Exit at the Options Menu. Register your printer with Epson as instructed. Remove the CD-ROM and keep it in case you need to reinstall any software later.

Click Stylus Photo R800, select All from the Page Setup menu, and click the Add button. You see all your printer features listed in the Printer List. Close Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.
Put the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Windows XP: Wait a few seconds for the CD-ROM to be recognized. Windows 2000: Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to install your software from the CD-ROM.
Selecting Your Printer in OS 8.6 to 9.2.x 3 4
Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Click SP R800, then click your USB or FireWire port. Turn on background printing. Close the Chooser.
Your printer software installs automatically and various messages appear on the screen. At the final screen, click Finish. When you see the license agreement, read and agree to it to continue the installation. You see the Options Menu: Click Install Optional Software.
Youre ready to print! See the next section for further instructions. Youre ready to print! See section 7 for further instructions.
Now go to Installing Optional Software in the next column.

Macintosh

Make sure your printer is turned on and connected. Then turn on your Macintosh. Put the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your desktop, if necessary, then double-click the EPSON installer icon in the window that opens. Read and agree to the license agreement to continue the installation. Click Install Printer Driver and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and restart your Macintosh. After your Macintosh restarts, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your desktop, if necessary, then double-click the EPSON installer icon.

Windows 98SE or Me 2

Make sure your printer is connected and turned on. Then turn on your computer. Wait for Windows to detect your printer and display a screen like this:

7 Print

Now youre ready to print. For instructions, use these resources: Your Printer Basics book Learn about loading paper, printing photos and CDs, maintaining your printer, solving problems, and contacting Epson. The printers Reference Guide Click SPR800 Reference Guide on your desktop to view detailed information about your printer.
DONT CLICK ANY BUTTONS ON THIS SCREEN YET. NOTE: If a screen like this doesnt appear, make sure your printer is turned on and connected.
Put the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and wait a few seconds for the CD-ROM to be recognized. Click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen. Windows 98SE: Go to step 5. Windows Me: Go to step 8.

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