EPSON Stylus Photo 825
Printer Parts Using the Control Panel
Paper support
Left edge guide
(adjustable)
Paper thickness lever
Printer cover
Output tray
(extended)
Card eject
button
Memory card
slot
Preview monitor slot
When printing in stand-alone mode (without a computer),
you can use the control panel to select print settings:
Menus
Use arrow
buttons to
select menu
settings
Press to start printing
Settings
Press to
cancel
settings or
print job
Preview monitor port
USB port
Ink cartridge holder
Ink cartridge replacement button
Roll paper button
Maintenance button
Processing light
Power button
Roll paper holders
Error light
Option and Accessories
Options
Option Part number
Preview monitor (black) C12C860005
Preview monitor (gray) C11C860005
TM
)
PCMCIA (CompactFlash
card adapter
Multimedia (4-in-1) card
adapter
The Dazzle® 4 in 1 adapter, which is commercially available,
has also been tested and found to work with this printer.
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Part number
Black T007201
Color T008201
For available EPSON® paper types, see page 3.
2034142
SDMA
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Printer Specifications
Printing
Nozzle
configuration 288 nozzles (48 each: black, cyan,
magenta, yellow, light cyan, light
magenta)
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote command
Input buffer 32KB
Mechanical
Paper capacity 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m2) paper
Dimensions
Storage Width: 18.4 inches (467 mm)
Depth: 10.1 inches (256 mm)
Height: 8.4 inches (212 mm)
Printing Width: 19.4 inches (492 mm)
Depth: 21.5 inches (547 mm)
Height: 11.9 inches (302 mm)
Weight 11.6 lb (5.25 kg) without ink cartridges
Electrical
Specification 120 V Model 220−240 V Model
Input voltage * 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.45 A 0.25 A
Power consumption Approx. 15 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 3.5 W in standby mode
* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s
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)
Operation 20 to 80% RH
Storage* 5 to 85% RH
*Stored in shipping container
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
Ink Cartridges
Specification Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge
Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
Ink yield* 540 pages; A4, 3.5%
Cartridge life 2 years from production date (if unopened)
Storage
temperature
Transit
temperature
Freezing
temperature**
Dimensions 0.8 × 2.4 × 1.5 inches
(ISO/IEC letter pattern),
text at 360 dpi
(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)
3.2 °F (−16 °C) −0.4 °F (−18 °C)
(W × D × H)
20.1 × 60 × 38.5 mm
(W × D × H)
Light Cyan, Light Magenta
220 pages (A4, 360 dpi,
5% coverage each color)
1.9 × 2.4 × 1.5 inches
(W × D × H)
49.1 × 60 × 38.5 mm
(W × D × H)
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* 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 EPSON’s
warranties.
Don’t use an ink cartridge that’s older than the expiration
date on the package.
EPSON Stylus Photo 825
EPSON Papers
When printing without a computer, choose one of the
following EPSON
When printing from a computer, additional paper types are
available. See Printer Basics for details.
Available papers when printing without a computer
Paper name Size
EPSON Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 x 6 inches,
EPSON Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
EPSON Matte Paper
Heavyweight
EPSON Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Stickers
(CD-ROM/paper)
EPSON Photo Stickers
(refill)
EPSON Photo Quality Ink
Jet Paper
EPSON ColorLife Photo
Paper
papers. You can also use plain paper.
non-perforated
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041141
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041286
Borderless 4 x 6 inches S041682
Borderless 5 x 7 inches S041464
Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041465
Roll (4 inches x 26 feet) S041302
Borderless 8 x 10 inches S041467
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041257
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041331
Roll (4 inches x 26 feet) S041329
®
Kit
A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041144-
A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041144
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041500
Part
number
S041458
S041649
S041272
S041271
S041667
KIT
Borderless Papers
BorderFreeTM printing is available for a variety of paper types
and sizes, whether you’re printing from your computer or in
stand-alone mode.
Borderfree-compatible papers
Paper name 4 × 6 5 × 7 8 × 10
Glossy Photo Paper ✓ —— —
Premium Glossy Photo Paper ✓✓✓ ✓
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper — — — ✓
Premium Luster Photo Paper — — — —
Matte Paper Heavyweight — — ✓ —
4-inch
roll
Selecting the Media or Paper Type Setting
When printing without a computer (in stand-alone mode),
select the following Paper Type settings from the printer’s
control panel:
For plain paper. Recommended for index or test
prints.
For EPSON Premium Glossy, Premium Semigloss,
or ColorLife Photo Paper.
For EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight.
You can further adjust the setting if you’re printing on one of
these papers:
❏ For EPSON Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper, press the
button and hold it until
menu.
❏ For EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, press the
button and hold it until
Select Photo menu.
When printing from your computer, select from the following
Type settings (Windows) or Media Type settings (Macintosh)
in the driver software:
Media Type settings supported by printer driver software
Paper Setting
Plain paper sheets or envelopes
EPSON Premium Bright White 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
EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight
EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper
EPSON Photo Paper Photo Paper
EPSON Glossy Photo Paper
EPSON All PUrpose Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
EPSON Panoramic Glossy Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper
EPSON Semigloss Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Stickers
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper
PP flashes on the Select Photo
SF (SuperFine) flashes on the
Plain paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
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Media Loading Guidelines
❏ See page 3 for EPSON papers that can be used with this
printer.
❏ Except for envelopes, load paper short edge first, even when
printing landscape-oriented pictures. Load envelopes flap
edge first with the flap side down.
❏ Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the
printable surface.
❏ Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face
up in the sheet feeder.
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
❏ Do not load paper higher than the arrow mark on the left
edge guide. (Some papers should be loaded just one sheet at
a time.)
❏ In addition to the
remember to select the correct
Media Type (or Paper Type) setting,
Paper Size for your media.
❏ If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet
of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before
printing.
❏ Some special media have a cut corner that you need to
position in the upper right when loading.
Store printouts on Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)
Humidity: 20 to 60% RH
Printable area
A
-L B-
single sheets/index cards
A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
A
-L BC
envelopes
C
** no margins
(4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10,
and letter-size only)
Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30.0 mm).
B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) for all papers
except DL envelopes (0.28 inch [7.0 mm]) and No. 10 envelopes
(1.10 inches [28.0 mm]).
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm).
* You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm)
by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,
print quality may decline in the expanded area.
** When printing with the No Margins setting, print quality may
decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout and some of
the image will be cropped.
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Printing Without a Computer
The Stylus Photo 825 lets you print photos without using a
computer by inserting a digital camera’s memory card into the
printer.
Inserting a Memory Card
The printer supports the following types of memory cards:
CompactFlash
®
Stick,
and IBM® Microdrive.™
A PCMCIA adapter (PC card adapter) for CompactFlash
Type I memory cards and a multimedia (4-in-1) adapter are
included with the printer; these let you use the types of cards
listed above. If your camera uses a different type of card, you can
purchase the appropriate adapter.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Insert your memory card into the appropriate adapter, if
necessary.
3. Insert the adapter into the printer’s card slot.
™
Type I and II, SmartMedia,™ Sony Memory
Make sure the arrow is up and
pointing into the slot
Removing Memory Cards
When you’re finished printing from a memory card, make
sure the Processing light is not flashing before you remove the
card. Then press the button to eject the card and pull it out of
the slot.
Do not eject a card while the Processing light is flashing, or
you may lose data on the card.
If your computer is connected and turned on, you should also
take these steps:
❏ On a Macintosh, select the memory card icon on your
desktop and drag it to the Trash. If you remove the card
without doing this, an error message will remain on your
screen until you reinsert the card, and you may lose your
images.
❏ If you’re running Windows XP or 2000, click the
or Eject Hardware
icon on the taskbar, then stop the
Unplug
EPSON storage device.
Printing an Index
Unless you’re using the optional preview monitor, it’s a good
idea to start by printing an index. An index shows small,
numbered images of all the photos on your memory card and
helps you select the photos you want to print.
1. Make sure your memory card is inserted and plain paper is
loaded in the printer.
2. Press the
made.
setting:
Cancel button to clear any settings you may have
Index is automatically selected as the Print Mode
Index is automatically
selected
Files on the card must be in JPEG format, as written by a
digital camera.
Image resolution may range from
160 × 160 to 3200 × 3200 pixels.
The card may contain more than 999 images, but the
printer can read only the first 999.
3. Press the Print button. Your index is printed.
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Printing Your Photos
You can select one or more photos for printing:
❏ If you select one photo, you can print one or more copies of
it on a page, depending on your selected layout. With the
copies option, you can print multiple pages of your selected
layout.
❏ If you select a set of photos, you can print them as a group
using a variety of layouts. If you’ve selected more photos
than can fit on a page, the printer automatically prints
additional pages as needed, using the selected layout.
Make sure the type of paper you want to use is loaded in the
printer, then follow these steps:
1. Select your Print Mode (
which photos you want to print.
2. Select the appropriate Paper Type and Paper Size settings.
See page 3 to choose the correct Paper Type setting.
3. In the Page Layout menu, select one of the options shown
below.
Prints one photo per sheet, borderless; fits the photo
lengthwise on the paper.
Prints 1, 2, 3, or 4 photos per sheet, with borders
around the edges.
Prints 20 photos per sheet. If you select a set of photos,
the photo number and date are also printed with each
photo. (Good for printing larger-size index prints.)
Your photos are automatically sized to fit the type of
paper you’ve loaded.
If you’re printing on roll paper, the page layout is
automatically selected (you can print only borderless
photos on roll paper).
4. At the Select Photo menu, press the button to select the
picture you want to print.
If you’re printing various photos, press the round
Photo
button when the number of the picture you want to
print is displayed. Continue pressing this button to print
additional copies of this photo (shown in the Copies menu).
When done, use the and buttons to select additional
photos.
All, One, or Set), depending on
Select
5. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select
supports PRINT Image Matching
brightness and contrast) or
6. Press the
Print button. Your print job begins printing.
When using the printer in stand-alone mode, you can make
additional changes to your images before printing. For
example, you can adjust the brightness or use various
filters to make color corrections. These changes do not
affect your original photo files, just the way they’re printed.
For details, see the Printer Basics book.
To cancel a print job while printing, press the Cancel
button.
On (if your camera
™
or to improve
Off.
Testing the Printer
You can run a printer self-test to determine whether a problem
comes from the printer itself or some other source.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and
release the
The printer prints a test page showing its ROM version
number, black and color ink percentages remaining, and a
nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you need to
clean the print head; see page 8.)
❏ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your
❏ If the test page doesn’t print, you may have a problem
4. After examining the test page, remember to turn off the
printer and reconnect its cable to your computer.
Ppower button.
memory card, software settings, interface cable, or
computer. Your software may not be installed correctly.
with the printer. Try the suggestions in the Printer
Basics book. If you can’t solve the problem yourself,
contact your dealer or EPSON.
If you’re printing just one photo (Print Mode is set to
One),
you can use the Copies menu to select the number of pages
you want to print. (If the Print Mode is on
Set, the number
of pages is automatically determined; you cannot change
this setting.)
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on
ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge
handy. When the red
replace one of the cartridges.
The red b error light also comes on if your paper runs out
or is jammed, so make sure to check your paper before
replacing a cartridge.
Check the control panel to see which cartridge is low or
empty:
Ink status Control panel display
Ink low—black
Ink low—color
Ink empty—black
Ink empty—color
b error light stays on, you may need to
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
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.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, then
open the printer cover.
2. Press the e ink cartridge replacement button. The print
head moves to the center and the Processing light flashes.
3. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is on the
left. Open the ink cartridge cover. The cartridge rises up
from its holder.
You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave
the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have
obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print
head nozzles may dry out.
When an installed 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
b error light is
off.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
❏ Black ink cartridge: T007201
❏ 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 EPSON’s
warranty.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or
call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
carefully.
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5. Unwrap the new ink
cartridge. Then remove
black
cartridge
color
cartridge
only the yellow tape
seal on top.
You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the
cartridge or you will permanently damage it.
Don’t try to remove the clear seal underneath
the cartridge.
Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of
the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and
printing.
6. Lower the cartridge into the holder, resting it on top of the
hooks as shown.
Don’t place the cartridge under the hooks, or they
may break when you close the cover.
9. Press the e ink cartridge replacement button and close the
printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery
system.
The Processing light flashes, and the printer makes noise.
Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the
Processing light stops flashing and stays on, and the red
b error light goes out.
Never turn off the printer while the Processing light
is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made
noise for more than 5 minutes.
Cleaning the Print Head
Set cartridge on
top of hooks
7. Close the ink cartridge cover (press down firmly until it
snaps shut).
8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3
through 7 before continuing with step 9.
If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, colors are
missing, or dots or lines are missing, out of place, or broken,
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.
When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the
print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your
printer at least once a month to maintain good print
quality.
Follow these steps to run the head cleaning utility:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the
red
b error light is off. (If the red light is flashing or on,
you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 7 for
details.)
2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar
(in the lower right corner of your screen). Select
Cleaning
Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Choose
Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Head
Cleaning
Macintosh OS X: Open the
EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP 825 in the printer list,
click
.
File > Page Setup or
button.
Applications folder and select
OK, and select Head Cleaning.
Head
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print
head.
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Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer
makes some noise and the green Processing light flashes.
4. When the green Processing light stops flashing, make sure
paper is loaded in the printer and click
pattern
. Then click Print. The nozzle check pattern is
Print nozzle check
printed.
5. Examine the printed pattern. Each staggered horizontal and
straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the
dot pattern, as shown below:
❏ If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or lines, click
❏ If any dots are missing (as shown below), click
Finish.
Clean to
clean the print head again.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four
times, try turning off the printer and waiting overnight—this
allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print
head again.
4. Examine each row and select the line (1–15) in which the
dots are best-aligned vertically (printed on top of each
other). You may need to use a magnifying glass or eye loupe.
Then enter the number of the best line for each row in the
corresponding box on the screen:
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. Make sure you’ve cleaned the print head first, as
described in the previous section, to ensure that the problem
isn’t caused by clogged nozzles.
If your image looks texturized or blurry, make sure the
platen gap lever is not in the
1. Turn on the printer and load a sheet of letter-size plain
paper.
2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar
(in the lower right corner of your screen) and select
Head Alignment
.
Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Choose
Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Print
Head Alignment
button.
Macintosh OS X: Open the
EPSON Printer Utility. Select SP 825 in the printer list,
click
OK, and select Print Head Alignment.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to print an alignment
pattern.
^ position for envelopes.
Print
File > Page Setup or
Applications folder and select
5. Click
6. If you chose a line other than number 8, click
Finish.
Realignment
to print another test page, then repeat step 4.
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.
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. Take out any paper and remove the paper support.
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4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to
the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
IMPORTANT:
Tape the ink
cartridge holder to
the printer case
5. Push in the output tray extension and close the tray.
6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box
(if possible) using the protective materials that came with
them. See your Start Here sheet.
Keep the printer level as you transport it.
After moving the printer, remove the tape securing the print
head before turning on the printer. If print quality is poor,
clean the print head (see page 8); if output is misaligned, align
the print head as described in the previous section.
Related Documentation
CPD-14526 EPSON Stylus Photo 825 Printer Basics
CPD-14525 EPSON Stylus Photo 825 Start Here
CPD-14524 EPSON Stylus Photo 825 Quick Reference
guide
CPD-14527 EPSON Stylus Photo 825 CD-ROM with
electronic Reference Guide
PL-SP825 Parts Price List
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