EPSON Stylus Photo 890

edge guides
paper support printer cover
Part name Accessory label Roll paper adapter Left roll paper holder Right roll paper holder

Reference number 803 805

Part number 1058171 1052398
control panel output tray
Roll paper stoppers Uncurling sheet

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge Black Part number U.S.: T007201; Canada: T007311 U.S.: T008201; Canada: T008311

output tray extensions

ink cartridge holders (not removable) thickness lever
Media name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Paper Size Letter A4 Letter Letter Legal A4 Letter A6 A4 Letter (20 sheets)* Letter (100 sheets)* Letter (500 sheets)* A4* inches (perforated) inches (no perforations)* Panoramic Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet)* Letter A4 A6 Part number S041060 S041258 S041111 S041062 S041067 S041061 S041072 S041107 S041071 S041141 S041271 S041272 S041140 S041134 S041458 S041145 S041279 S041064 S041063 S041054 S041144KIT S041144 S041153 S041155 S041106 S041257 S041258 S041286 S041464 S041285 S041302 S041376
ink cartridge replacement button

roll paper button

maintenance button

power button

roll paper adapter left roll paper holder roll paper stopper right roll paper holder
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Photo Stickers A6, 16 frames per sheet Kit (CD-ROM and paper)

uncurling sheet

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
A6, 16 frames per sheet Letter (10 sheets) Letter (50 sheets) A4 Letter* A4 Letter* inches* A4 Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet)* Roll (8.3 inches 26.2 feet)

Accessories

User Replaceable Parts
Part name Printer cover assembly Paper support Logo plate B Caution label Model name label Reference number 181 Part number 1061246
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Specification Color(s) Black ink cartridge (T007201) Black Color ink cartridge (T008201) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta
Media name EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
Size Letter* A4 Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet)* Letter* Roll (8.3 inches 26.2 feet) Letter*
Part number S041286 S041332 S041329 S041405 S041408 S041267
Print capacity* 540 pages (3.5% ECMA at 220 pages (5% each color 360 dpi, 370 pages 5% in CcMmY [total 25%] in calculation) 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 2.63 1.5 inches (49.1 66.9 38.5 mm)
* Supports true BorderFree (borderless) printing
Storage temperature Transit temperature

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 2880 dpi 720 dpi Bidirectional with logic seeking

ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote
Freezing 3.2 F (16 C) temperature** Dimensions (W D H) 0.8 2.63 1.5 inches (20.1 66.9 38.5 mm )

Nozzle configuration

* 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). 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.
Resolution Print direction Control code Input buffer Interface
256KB USB or IEEE 1284-compatible parallel

Mechanical

Paper feed method Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Width: 18.5 inches (470 mm) Depth: 11.4 inches (290 mm) Height: 6.9 inches (175 mm) Width: 18.5 inches (470 mm) Depth: 24.1 inches (613 mm) Height: 11.9 inches (302 mm) 13.2 lb (6 kg) without the ink cartridges 42 dB Friction Sheet feeder, rear entry 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m2) paper

Weight Acoustic noise

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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

Environmental

Temperature Operation Storage* Transit* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)
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
Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage*
Power consumption Approx. 15 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Approx. 3 W in standby mode * Check the label on the back of the printer for your printers voltage.
*Stored in shipping container

Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B
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Paper type

Single sheets

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

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 and Photo Quality Glossy Film
Transparencies and glossy film distributed by EPSON Matte paper distributed by EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper distributed by EPSON
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.inches) inches A4 (mm) Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet) A4 (mm) No. 10, 4.1 9.5 inches (mm) 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 (8.3 23.4 inches) Roll (3.9 inches 26.2 feet) A6 (mm), 16 frames/sheet Letter (8.inches)
Self-adhesive sheets Envelopes
Self adhesive sheets distributed by EPSON Plain, bond, or air mail paper
0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)
12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m2)
Index (ink jet) cards Photo Paper
Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON Photo paper distributed by EPSON
Photo Stickers Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Photo stickers distributed by EPSON Transfer paper distributed by EPSON
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

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Printable area

A B-L B-R
(Paper is loaded in the opposite direction.)

L&R

single sheets/index cards

borderless single sheets

envelopes
EPSON 4 6-inch Photo Paper* with perforations (dotted lines indicate perforations)
For envelopes, index cards, and sheets printed with borders, the minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum left margin for envelopes, index cards, and sheets printed with borders is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) for index cards and single sheets with borders; 0.28 inch (7.0 mm) for DL envelopes; 1.10 inch (28.0 mm) for No. 10 envelopes. The minimum bottom margin for envelopes, index cards, and single sheets with borders is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm). You can reduce 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, or the ink may smear, depending on the media. Before printing large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm print quality.
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 (perforated) is 4.5 6.9 inches (mm), including the perforated margins. Printable area is inches (mm).

Control Panel

maintenance light power light
power button roll paper button
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The following table explains the control panel lights:
P is on or flashes The P power 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. It also flashes when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. When the b maintenance light comes on and the P power light flashes, paper is out or loaded incorrectly, or you have a paper jam. If paper is out or loaded incorrectly, load or reload your paper. Then press the b maintenance button to turn off the b maintenance light and resume printing.
Installing an Ink Cartridge for the First Time
Follow these ink cartridge precautions and the others in 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.

b is on and P flashes

(If youre printing on roll paper, press the b maintenance button to turn off the b maintenance light, and then press the z roll paper button to
resume printing.) If paper is jammed, do one of the following: t If youre printing on any type of media but roll paper, press the b maintenance button to try to clear the jam. If that doesnt work, turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to pull it out. Then turn on the printer and press the b maintenance button to turn off the b maintenance light and resume printing. t If youre printing on roll paper, press the z roll paper button for at least three seconds to clear the jam. (You may have to repeat this step more than once to back the paper out completely.) If that doesnt work, turn the printer off and trim the roll at a point a few inches after it exits the printer. Gently pull the roll backward, taking care not to force the printer mechanism. P and
1. Plug the printer into an electrical outlet and turn it on. The ink cartridges move to the loading position.
If the ink cartridges fail to move to the loading position, press the ink cartridge replacement button, shown below.

b flash

When both the lights flash, one of the ink cartridges is low on ink. To find which one, do the following: Windows: Check the ink level graphic in the printer software. Macintosh: Check the EPSON Monitor 3 utility. Then replace the ink cartridge as described on page 8. When both lights are on, one of the ink cartridges is out of ink. Determine which cartridge is empty by checking the ink level graphic in the printer software (Windows) or the EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh). Then replace the cartridge as described on page 8. If both lights come on after youve replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer cant use. Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head, or you may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check for any jammed paper. Also, make sure you removed all the packing material, as described in the Start Here poster. Then turn the printer back on. When both 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 working and is not controlled by a switch or timer.
2. Lower the output tray and open the cover.

b and P are

Ink cartridge replacement button

b is on and P is off

P and off
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3. Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps. 6. Close the ink cartridge clamps. (You need to press the color clamp a little more firmly.) 7. Press the ink cartridge replacement button (shown in step 2) 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. 4. Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. Dont pull off the blue part.

Testing the Printer

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.

Black ink cartridge

Color ink cartridge
Dont touch the green chips
3. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 4. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the b maintenance 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 10.)
5. As you face the printer, tilt each cartridge forward (toward you) slightly as you lower it into its holder. Position the tabs at the back of the cartridge on top of 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.
Dont place the cartridges under the holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you close it.
If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer. 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.
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Printing on Special Media
Follow the guidelines in the table below when selecting the Media Type setting for your paper:
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 Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Select this Media Type setting Plain paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the b maintenance and P power lights are both flashing, one of your ink cartridges is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When both lights stay on, a 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 the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights arent flashing. 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 can also check the flash pattern of the control panel lights to determine which cartridge is low or empty. Press the ink cartridge replacement button. If the P power and b maintenance lights flash at the same speed, replace the black cartridge. If the b maintenance light flashes twice as fast as the P power light, replace the color cartridge.
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.
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies
Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Dont use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.
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.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: t Black ink cartridge: T007201 t Color ink cartridge: T008201
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.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.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).

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2. Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left and the Ppower light begins flashing.
5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, 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.
3. 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.
6. As you face the printer, tilt the ink cartridge forward (toward you) slightly as you lower it into its holder. Position the tabs at the back of the cartridge on top of the hooks on the holder clamps.
4. 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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7. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. (You may have to press the color clamp a little more firmly.) 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 890 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. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Press the 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.

Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
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 P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
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 (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then click Next. The nozzle check pattern prints. (See page 11 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.

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) t using the printers control panel buttons
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.
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 that the b maintenance light is off. (If the b maintenance light is on or flashing, replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead.) 2. Press the b maintenance 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.
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 the b maintenance light is off. (You cant clean the print head if the b maintenance light is flashing or on. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead.)

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3. After the Ppower light stops flashing, do one of the following: 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 890 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.

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 letter or A4-size paper to print the entire bidirectional pattern. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.
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 890 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 line with the cleanest, straightest edges from the first group of lines on the printout, then enter its number in box #1 on screen. Then choose the best line in the second group, and enter its number in box #2 on screen. 7. If you want to check the results, click Realignment to print another test page. Make sure the middle line (numbered 8) in each group is the best. If it isnt, you may need to repeat step 6 more than once to align your print head completely. 8. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen to print two columns of boxes.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this:
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 10 for instructions.

missing dots

9. Select the box with the least grainy appearance (smoothest gray) from the first column, then enter its number in box #1 on screen. Then choose the best box from the second column and enter its number in box #2 on screen. 10. If you want to check the results, click Realignment to reprint the boxes. Make sure the middle box (numbered 5) in each column is the best. If it isnt, you may need to repeat step 9 more than once. 11. When done, click Finish.
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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 Start Here poster for details. 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 10); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 11).

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. 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.
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-890/1280 PL-SP890 CPD-11716 EPSON Stylus Photo 890/1280 Service Manual EPSON Stylus Photo 890 Parts Price List EPSON Stylus Photo 890/1280 Printer Basics EPSON Stylus Photo 890/1280 Start Here EPSON Stylus Photo 890 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-11717 CPD-11719

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
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This offer is valid for qualifying purchases of the EPSON Stylus Photo 890 only, purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada by end users only. This offer applies only to the first retail end user and is not transferable or redeemable when products have been purchased from another end user. Any applicable Canadian sales taxes (i.e. Goods and Services Tax, Quebec Sales Tax and Harmonized Sales tax) are included in the rebated face value. Rebate is valid for product purchased from January 15, 2003 to March 15, 2003. Claim must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2003, and received no later than April 30, 2003. Not valid with any other Epson ink jet offer for a cash rebate. Offer does not apply to products purchased for resale or for [refurbished/used/demonstration products]. In the event customer has paid less for the product less than the specified rebate amount, customer will only be entitled to receive a rebate check for the actual amount (before taxes) paid by the customer. Handwritten invoices or sales history receipts will not be accepted as proof of purchase. Epson and its agent have the right to substantiate sales receipts and serial numbers. Only one claim per Epson product purchase. Rebate payable in U.S. dollars only. Claims that do not comply with the terms of this offer will be rejected. Epson is not responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected submissions. Rebate checks are void if not cashed within 90 days of issuance and cannot be reissued. Sorry, Epson cannot deliver rebate checks to P.O. Boxes. Reproduction, sale or trade of proof-of-purchase cash register receipts is prohibited. Fraudulent submission could result in federal prosecution under mail fraud statutes. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. If you are purchasing at Staples or Costco, you must use their form and submit your rebate claim through its in-store procedures. Other retailers may also require use of their own in-store coupon, rather than this coupon, to claim this Epson rebate. Please check with the retailer at time of purchase. You should receive your rebate within 8 weeks. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. If you have any questions or wish to check on the status of your rebate, please visit www.epson.com or call 1-800-277-6187 CPD-15713 TBD 1/03 PDF