Epson Stylus Photo 900 Ink Jet Printer Product Information Guide
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1. Safety standards UL 60950 CSA C22 2 No 60950 EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B To diagnose problems check the printer s control panel as CSA C108 8 Class B described below or run a nozzle check described on page 11 Paper pe Lights Explanation Paper Type Thickness Weight Green power light The printer is receiving a print job replacing 7 7 flashes an ink cartridge charging ink or cleaning the Single Plain bond 0 003 to 0 051 inch 17 to 24 Ib print head sheets and and special ink 0 08 to 1 3 mm 64 to 90 g m roll paper jet papers for plain bond for plain bond Red f paper light Your paper ran out Load more paper and distributed by paper paper ison press the f paper button EPSON Red A paper light Paper is jammed in the printer Envelopes Plain bond or 0 006 to 0 02 inch 12 to 20 Ib flashes Press the f paper button to eject the jammed air mail paper 0 16 to 0 52 mm 45 to 75 g m paper If the light is still flashing open the i cover and remove all paper including any Printable area Borderless Normal A The minimum top margin is 0 12 3 0 mm B L The minimum left margin is 0 12 3 0 mm B R The minimum right margin is 0 12 3 0 mm Cc The minimum bottom margin is 0 55 14 mm You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0 12 3 mm using the maximize Windows or minimize Macintosh margins feature however print quality may de2. Transporting the Printer Related Documentation If you need to ship your printer you must prepare it for CPD 15860R1 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Start Here transportation in its original box or one of a similar size 4042669 00 pote To avoid damage always leave the ink cartridges CPD 15861R1 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Printer Basics Qo installed when transporting the printer 4042670 00 CPD 15862R1 1 Open the printer cover and turn on the printer Wait until 3020522 00 the print head locks in the far right position then turn off the printer PL SP900 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer 3 Remove any paper from the printer then remove the paper support and roll paper holders 4 Open the printer cover Secure the ink cartridge holder with the plastic insert that came with your printer or secure it to the case with tape Plastic insert pro Be sure to remove the insert after installing the printer Q in its new location kd 5 Close the printer cover push in the output tray extension then close the output tray 6 Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them Keep the printer level as you transport it After transporting the printer remove the plastic insert or tape securing the print head and test your printer If you notice a decline in print quality clean the print head
3. s sssssssssesessessssssrtseseststsesessstsesesesesssssestnesesesesesesenee EPSON Stylus Photo 900 14 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Paper support EPSON Media warranties damage to your printer not covered by EPSON s Don t use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package 5 03 Sheet feeder Paper name Size Part number EPSON Premium Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041586 Bright White P Edge guide rig ite Paper EPSON Photo Quality Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041062 Inx Jet Paper A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041061 Power button Legal 8 5 x 14 inches S041067 Output tray Paper button EPSON Photo Quality A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041054 Output tray extension lak button Ink Jet Cards Roll paper button EPSON Glossy Photo Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041141 S041649 pap Paper or EPSON S041271 S041272 Print di i Fhoto tapet A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041140 Roll paper Panoramic 8 3 x 23 4 S041145 inch holders imehgs p EPSON Matte Paper 8 x 10 inches S041467 aper Heavyweight Borderless thickness USB interface lever Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041257 Parallel interface Double Sided Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041568 Paper Manual oes CD DVD tray EPSON Premium 4x6 inches Borderless S04
4. 1 234567 8 9 0 2345 2 234567 89 0 23 45 3 234567 8 9 23 45 Select one pattern each for rows 1 through 3 Enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the screen Then click Next If you can t find an aligned pattern choose the one that s closest to being aligned Then click Realignment to print another test page and repeat this step After you click Next you see this window Print Head Alignment NA The printer will print an alignment sheet for color printing column 1 Please make sure that the printer is tumed on and is connected to the computer Print head alignment requires several sheets of A4 or Letter size Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Click Print when ready Cancel Click Print to print the first pattern on the next test page EPSON Stylus Photo 900 7 After it prints remove and reload the test page as shown with pattern row 1 on the right Cleaning the Printer Print Head Alignment To keep your printer working at its best you should clean it several times a year The printer will print column 2 of the alignment sheet for color printing Make sure the paper direction is correct and then reload the printed 1 Turn off the P tinter unp lug the power cord and at disconnect the cable Click Print when ready 2 Remove all the paper then use a soft lint free cloth to clean the sheet feeder 3 Ifthe outer case or inside of the sheet
5. 1 Push in the output tray extension but leave the tray open 2 Set the paper thickness lever to the rf position The A paper light begins flashing rapidly 7 Pull out approximately six inches of paper and insert it into the sheet feeder Then slide the left edge guide against the paper but not too tightly 8 Hold the paper in place by the edges and press the roll paper button until the printer feeds the paper automatically 3 Slide the edge guide to the right to make room for the card stock 9 To verify that the paper is loaded straight open the printer cover and look into the printer If the paper is crooked press the roll paper button and hold it for three seconds to back the paper all the way out 4 Open the printer cover and place a sheet of card stock against the left side of the manual feed slot with the side you want to print on facing up Then turn the roll paper holder knobs to roll up the paper Press the roll paper button to clear the paper out error Repeat steps 7 through 9 to reload the paper 8 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 Slide the card stock into the printer until the leading edge is 1 cm 0 4 inches from the gray rollers Printer rollers 7 Set the paper thickness lever to the M position If the print quality is not satisfactory try setting the paper thickness lever to the position for
6. You see a window like this 60 EPSON StatusMonitor EPSON amp SP 900 EPSON USS EPSON StatusMonitor Remaining Ink level EPSON recommended ink cartridge Black T007 Color T009 Cick the image of the ink cartridge to dapisy atormaten about the currant cartndga Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge Cow Cian 5 03 Ink Cartridge Precautions iy Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children B If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them thoroughly with water To avoid damaging the printer never move the print head by hand Jor bhad You cannot print if an 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 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin Once you start replacing a cartridge you must complete all the steps in one session 1 Make sure the printer is turned on the green 5 power light should be on but not flashing Then open the printer cover Press and release the 6 ink button The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position The red 6 light also begins to flash or remains on 1 If it flashes at the same speed as the green light replace the black cartridge d Ifit flashe
7. light or dark horizontal banding you may need to align the print head 1 Turn on the printer 2 Load several sheets of paper 3 Windows Right click the 4 printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Print Head Alignment Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x From the File menu select Page Setup or Print Click the Utility button then click the WA Print Head Alignment button Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility Select SP 900 in the printer list click OK and select Print Head Alignment 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page You see this window Print Head Alignment AVA Look at the alignment sheet Find the number under columns 1 through 3 for the most vertically aligned pattems Then click the drop down list select the number and click Next This will make the settings take effect If you cannot find a properly aligned pattern select the pattern in each set that is closest to being aligned Click Realignment The selected pattems will shift to the center number 8 position and a new alignment sheet will be printed mfe xl 2 8 S wife xl Realignment Cancel 12 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 03 On the test page select the pattern with the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe
8. as described on page 11 if output is misaligned align the print head as described on page 12 14 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 CD ROM with Reference Guide EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Parts Price List
9. good idea to print a small sample then wait a day and check the quality to make sure it is satisfactory Cleaning the Roller Before you print on a CD or DVD clean the roller inside the printer by feeding and ejecting several sheets of plain paper 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and letter size paper is loaded 2 Press the paper button to feed the paper into the printer 3 Press the f paper button again to eject the paper 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times Designing CDs and DVDs You can use the EPSON Print CD program included on the Printer Software CD ROM to create and print a design with images graphics and text See the Printer Basics manual for instructions EPSON Stylus Photo 900 9 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Inserting the Disc 6 Open the printer cover and push the tray into the printer aligning the white line on the tray with the edges of the Before you insert a CD or DVD make sure the printer is printer rollers turned on Otherwise the disc may not be positioned correctly 1 Push in the output tray extension but leave the tray open 2 Set the paper thickness lever to the rf position The A paper light begins flashing rapidly Printer rollers White line 3 Place the CD or DVD on the CD tray with the white or printable side face up 4 Slide the edge guide to the right to make room for the tray 8 Set the paper thickness l
10. 1682 Manual feed edge guide Glassy Fhoto Paper 5 x 7 inches Borderless 8041464 8 x 10 inches S041465 Borderless Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041286 S041667 User Replaceable Parts Roll 4 inches x 26 feet 5041302 Roll 8 3 inches x 32 8 S041376 User replaceable part Reference number Part number eet Printer cover 110 234191 ae ee Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041331 Paper support 308 214028 Paper Roll 4 inches x 26 feet 5041329 Logo plate 213549 EPSON Premium Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041405 Left roll paper holder 801 249724 Luster Photo Paper Roll 8 3 inches x32 8 S041408 Right roll paper holder 802 249725 eeu EPSON ColorLife Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041500 CD ROM DVD tray 806 218228 Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041064 Transparencies Accessories EPSON Iron On Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 041153 S041155 Transfer Paper A EPSON Photo Quality A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches S041106 Ink Cartridges Self Adhesive Sheets Cartridge Part number EPSON Photo A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches S041144 KIT Stickers Kit Black T007201 EPSON Photo A6 4 1 x 5 8 inches 8041144 Color T009201 Stickers Refill Jo To ensure good results use genuine EPSON cartridges a ee Photo aa ok inches S041606 Q and do not refill them Other products may cause reeling Cards perforated edges Availability of paper types varies by location EPSON Stylus Photo 900 1 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Printer Specifications
11. Never turn off the printer while the green X power t light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or k made noise for more than 5 minutes When the green O power light stops flashing make sure paper is loaded in the printer then do the following Windows Click Print nozzle check pattern Then click Print Macintosh Click Confirmation then click Next The nozzle check pattern prints see Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern below for details 4 Ifthe nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines click Finish If the pattern has white lines click Clean to clean the print head again If you don t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times see the Printer Basics manual for problem solving guidelines You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight this allows any dried ink to soften and then try cleaning the print head again 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 11 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed Each staggered line should be solid with no gaps as shown If your printout looks okay you re done If you see any gaps as shown below clean the print head again et 3o e Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines or you see
12. PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE EPSON UPDATE 5 7 03 This package provides a new ink jet printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide The table of contents of this section is listed below EPSON Stylus Photo 900 TABLE OF CONTENTS Wiser Replaceable Partsi criais n a A E ARE EPSON Stylus Photo 900 1 ACCESSO eS 5 55 3h Sores n a e a a a N EERS EPSON Stylus Photo 900 1 Printer Specifications renean e a a i e TN TEER EPSON Stylus Photo 900 2 Contiol Pan l nie oE a a A E E T ETEN EPSON Stylus Photo 900 3 Installing the First Ink Cartridges seseeseeeeeeeseseseresesereeeerrrererestsrsreresesesssreses EPSON Stylus Photo 900 4 Replacing an Ink C rtridge niece a a aa seasons EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 Selecting the Paper Type Setting sciri aiian ii EPSON Stylus Photo 900 6 Raper Loading Guidelinesisiso teats rissen iieiea ieaie ineeie ei EPSON Stylus Photo 900 7 Loading Roll Pa petiigei urtetean aet aE A E ERE EPSON Stylus Photo 900 7 Loading and Printing CDs and DVDs ssccscs siscssoussevicnersteaniomeantect asardesdunel eas EPSON Stylus Photo 900 9 Cleaning the Print Headin iarainn eia EPSON Stylus Photo 900 11 Aligning the Print Headiaesienne nirin iaei e i i E a En EPSON Stylus Photo 900 12 Cleaning the Printer arsons e ina E aN EE E Ei aT EPSON Stylus Photo 900 13 Transporting the Printer sneri eena era a TA SE OER BEREE TEES IOE aiak EPSON Stylus Photo 900 14 Related Documentation
13. Paper Loading Guidelines Loading Roll Paper You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON special media Paper type Loading capacity Premium Bright White Paper 100 Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 65 sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 30 cards with a support sheet beneath the stack Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper 20 sheets Panoramic Photo Paper 1 sheet with a support sheet beneath the sheet Matte Paper Heavyweight 20 sheets with a support sheet beneath the stack ColorLife Photo Paper 1 sheet with a support sheet beneath the sheet Double Sided Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Ink Jet Transparencies Iron On Transfer Paper Photo Stickers Photo Quality Self Adhesive sheets Glossy Photo Greeting Cards 1 sheet LY Load all paper with the printable side up It s usually whiter or brighter than the other side LY Ifthe paper has a cut corner position it in the upper right corner as you load it in the sheet feeder LY Check the paper package for additional instructions on using special papers LY Load envelopes 10 at a time and set the paper thickness lever to the position 5 03 You can load the following types and sizes of roll paper Paper name Roll sizes EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 4 inches x 26 feet 8 3 inches A4 x 32 8 feet EPSON Premium Semig
14. Printing Printing method On demand ink jet Nozzle Configuration 48 nozzles each color x 6 Black cyan magenta yellow light cyan light magenta Resolution Maximum 5760 x 720 optimized dpi Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking EPSON ESC P Raster EPSON Remote Input buffer 32 KB Control code Interfaces USB and bi directional IEEE 1284 Mechanical Paper feed Friction Paper path Sheet feeder top entry Sheet feeder capacity 100 sheets of 17 Ib 65 g m paper Dimensions Storage Width 19 4 inches 493 mm Depth 12 0 inches 305 mm Height 7 2 inches 183 mm Printing Width 19 4 inches 493 mm Depth 21 5 inches 546 mm Height 11 9 inches 302 mm Weight 15 2 lb 6 9 kg without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black cyan magenta yellow light cyan light magenta Print capacity Black 540 pages A4 ISO IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi 5 coverage Color 330 pages A4 360 dpi 15 coverage Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened within 6 months after opening package at 77 F 25 C Dimensions W x D x H Black 0 8 x 2 4 x 1 5 inches 20 1 x 60 x 38 5 mm Color 1 9 x 3 3 x 1 6 inches 49 1 x 84 05 x 41 8 mm 2 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Storage temperature 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C Transit temperature 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C 20 hours at 140 F 60 C Freezingtemperatu
15. a replacement cartridge then follow the steps on page 5 to install it If you have just installed a new cartridge it may be incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed Reinstall it or replace it with the correct cartridge as described on page 5 Green power light and red ink light are on One or both of the ink cartridges is not installed correctly Reinstall it as described on page 5 Green power light is off red f paper and red 6 ink lights are flashing alternately Paper may be blocking movement of the print head Turn off the printer then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects Turn the printer back on again If the lights are still on contact your dealer or EPSON as described in your Printer Basics book Green power light is off red A paper and red ink lights are flashing The printer may have an internal error Turn off the printer wait a few seconds and turn it on again If the lights are still flashing contact your dealer or EPSON as described in your Printer Basics book EPSON Stylus Photo 900 3 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 4 Lower each cartridge into the holder Make sure the tabs rest on the hooks in the back Installing the First Ink Cartridges 1 Open the output tray and the printer cover peta You must install both cartridges or the printer won t work 5 Press down on the ink cartridge clamps
16. cline in the expanded area Before printing large jobs using an extended margin setting print a single sheet to confirm printout quality When printing with the borderless feature print quality may decline in the expanded area Before printing large jobs using the borderless setting print a single sheet to confirm printout quality Note Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down 5 03 jammed or torn pieces Then reload paper and press the f paper button to continue printing You can also set the paper thickness lever to the rt position pull the jammed paper out then return the lever to the A position If you re using roll paper press the roll paper button If the roll paper is jammed you may need to remove the paper then reload it to continue printing see page 7 Red A paper light flashes quickly The paper thickness lever is set incorrectly Set the paper thickness lever to the correct setting for the paper that you loaded in the printer See your Printer Basics book for instructions Red ink light flashes One of the cartridges is low on ink Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is low or follow the instructions on page 5 Make sure you have a replacement cartridge Red ink light is on One of the cartridges is out of ink or not installed Make sure you have
17. ever to the position The 4 paper light goes out 5 Insert the tray against the left side of the feeder 9 Close the printer cover and follow the instructions in the next section to print the CD or DVD 10 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Printing the CD or DVD 1 Open the File menu and select Printer Settings Windows or Page Setup Macintosh 2 Make sure your EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is selected and the Paper Source is set to Manual or Manual Feed 3 Ifyou are not printing from the EPSON Print CD program be sure to select CD DVD for the Type setting in the printer driver 4 Click OK 5 Open the File menu and select Print or click the Print button 6 Click OK Windows or Print Macintosh Note After you print handle the CD or DVD carefully to avoid smearing the ink Wait at least 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it in a drive Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight When you re finished printing on CDs and DVDs make sure you return the paper thickness lever to the f position Don t move the paper thickness lever during printing this could damage your printer TI Jor If you want to check the print position or color see the instructions for Adjusting the Print Position and Adjusting the Print Density in the Printer Basics manual Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or dots or lines are m
18. feeder is dirty clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside 4 Ifink accidentally gets inside the printer wipe it off with a damp cloth 8 Click Print again to print the second test pattern 9 On the test page select a box for columns 1 and 2 that does not te contain any light or dark banding tell wi Clean here Enter the number of the best looking box in each column in the corresponding boxes on the screen and click Finish Row Don t touch the gears or any other parts inside the gt rinter Print Head Alignment Look at the aigrment sheet pio Never use a hard or abrasive brush or benzine alcohol Decide which pattem is the least ry Select the number hat 2 t or paint thinner for cleaning they can damage the conesponds to that pattem from the drop down list and cick Finish wy 1t you cannot find a smooth patter select 1e numbet for the patem that printer components and case Don t get water on the is the least grainy and cl ealignment The alignment sheet will be x a printed again printer components and don t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer Realignment If you can t find a box that doesn t contain banding choose the one that looks the best Then click Realignment to print another test page and repeat steps 6 through 9 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 13 EPSON Stylus Photo 900
19. issing you may need to clean the print head This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly Print head cleaning uses ink however so clean it only if quality declines This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility You can also clean the print head by holding down the 6 button on the printer for three seconds This only works when the red 6 light is off Po When you don t turn on your printer for a long time print quality can decline so turn it on and print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing and the red 6 ink light is off If the 0 ink light is flashing or on you need to replace a cartridge see Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges on page 5 for details 2 Windows Right click the 54 printer icon on your taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen Select Head Cleaning Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print Click the X Utility button then click the amp Head Cleaning button Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility Select SP 900 in the printer list click OK and select Head Cleaning 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head Cleaning takes about 45 seconds The printer makes noise and the green 4 power light flashes tle
20. loss Photo Paper 4 inches x 26 feet EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper 8 3 inches A4 x 32 8 feet 1 Remove the tape and protective paper from the end of the roll Then insert the holders into the roll of paper as shown 2 Make sure the end of the paper is cut straight across with 90 corners If the end is cut diagonally you may have problems feeding the paper If the paper curls at the end fold a sheet of paper over the end and roll it backward to uncurl it Avoid touching the printable surface of the roll paper Remove any paper that s in the sheet feeder at the top of the printer Then remove the paper support lower the output tray and turn on the printer Make sure the paper thickness lever is set to the position EPSON Stylus Photo 900 7 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 6 Install the roll paper holders on the printer Insert the left Loading and Printing on Card Stock or holder into the far left slot then insert the other holder into Matte Board the appropriate slot on the right either the 4 inch slot as shown or the 8 3 inch slot further on the right You can use the manual feed slot in the back of the printer to print on white card stock or matte board up to 1 3 mm 0 051 inch or 51 mil thick in the following sizes letter legal or A4 size Before you start remove the paper support Then turn the y printer on The printer must be on to load card stock correctly
21. ops flashing and stays on and the red 6 light goes out pro Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or made od noise for more than 5 minutes Selecting the Paper Type Setting Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double Sided Matte Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Stylus Photo 900
22. re Black 3 2 F 16 C Color 0 4 F 18 C The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement The actual print capacity may vary Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F 25 C g o To ensure good results use genuine EPSON cartridges Q T and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON s warranties Don t use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package Electrical Specification 120 V model 220 240 V model Rated voltage 120 V 240 V Input voltage range 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 0 3 A max 0 5 A 0 2 A max 0 3 A Power consumption Approx 12 W ISO 10561 Letter Pattern Approx 5 W in sleep mode Approx 5 5 W in sleep mode Approx 0 2 W in standby mode Approx 0 3 W in standby mode Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C Transit 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 120 hours at 140 F 60 C Humidity without condensation 20 to 80 RH 5 to 85 RH Stored in shipping container Operation Storage EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Safety Approvals Control Panel
23. s twice as fast as the green 4 light replace the color ink cartridge m If it remains on replace both cartridges Note You can also use the Status Monitor to find out which cartridge is out of ink See Checking the Ink Supply on this page for more information The color cartridge is on the right and the black is on the left EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 3 Pull up the ink cartridge clamp The cartridge rises up from its holder 9 Close the printer cover and press the 6 ink button The printer begins charging the ink delivery system 4 Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully A Remove the new cartridge from its package Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top Pro Don t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge you may inhibit normal operation and printing 6 Lower the new cartridge down into the holder Make sure the tabs rest on the hooks in back Hooks Don t place the cartridge tabs under the hooks you may damage the clamp when you close it Pro 7 Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps in place 8 Ifyou need to replace the other ink cartridge repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9 6 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise Charging takes about half a minute When it s finished the green power light st
24. the next print If you re using the manual feed slot to print on paper rather than card stock set the paper thickness lever to the A position Close the printer cover and press the f button to feed the card stock into the printer Note If the paper light flashes make sure the paper thickness lever is set correctly then press the l button again 5 03 9 Before you print make sure you select Manual or Manual Feed as the paper source in your printer software See the Printer Basics manual for instructions When you re finished printing on card stock make sure you return the paper thickness lever to the J position Don t move the paper thickness lever during printing this could damage your printer pro Loading and Printing CDs and DVDs Follow the instructions in this section to load an ink jet printable CD or DVD on the printer s special tray and print it You can print on both regular 12 cm CDs and 8 cm mini CDs Thermal printable CDs and DVDs should not be used with this printer pute t Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs can be ordered from several websites for example www pcmall com www cdw com www warehouse com www zones com and www pcconnection com Make sure the data music or video is burned on your 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 it s a
25. until they click into place 6 Close the printer cover and press the ink button The green power light flashes as the printer charges ink for about 2 minutes pelo Don t turn off the printer or interrupt charging while the O power light is flashing or you ll waste ink Don t touch the green part 4 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 5 03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red 6 ink light flashes one or more ink cartridges are low on ink When the red ink light stays on you need to replace the cartridge s When you print you ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty When a cartridge is more than six months old you may need to replace it if printouts don t look their best If the quality doesn t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head you can replace the cartridge even if the red 6 ink light is off Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply do the following L Windows Double click the icon on the Windows taskbar You see a window like this K 16 EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 Ready amp Ready to print Ink Levels if i Information Black Ink T007 Color Ink T009 I 1 Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x From the File menu select Print then click the ink icon LJ Macintosh OS X Choose Applications gt EPSON Printer Utility gt SP 900 gt Status Monitor
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