EPSON R1900 User Manual
®
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series
User’s Guide
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Contents
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Available Epson Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printing From Start to Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing With a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Managing Color With Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Windows Printing With a Color Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Printing on CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Loading a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printing on a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing Your Printed CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking and Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents 3
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking the Printer Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Introduction
Your Ep son St y lus® Photo R1900 Series printer gives you beautiful archival prints
on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes.
Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features:
■ Eight individual Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss
red and orange inks for improved facial tones and increased vibrancy.
■ Improved gloss optimizer cartridge provides a smooth, uniform glossy coat on
glossy papers for an unprecedented look and feel.
■ Enhanced media handling of sheets and rolls for virtually any kind of print up
to 13 × 44 inches, with or without borders.
■ Advanced Radiance
™
technology for maximizing color gamut volume while
providing smoother color transitions.
■ Resolutions up to 5760 × 1440 optimized dpi (dots per inch) with
1.5 picoliter droplets for the finest details.
■ Direct printing onto ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for
professional-looking labels.
®
2 ink cartridges, including
■ Two Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast, easy connectivity to multiple
computers.
■ Downloadable premium ICC color profiles for precise color management.
Please follow these guidelines as you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet,
User’s Guide book, and on-screen Reference Guide:
Warning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your R1900 Series.
Tip:
Tips contain hints for better printing.
Introduction 5
Loading Paper
You can print on a variety of paper sheets in the sheet feeder, or use the single sheet
guide and manual feed slot for certain specialty papers (see page 8). For multiple
photos, panoramics, and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holders (see
page 10).
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load the following paper types and quantities in the sheet feeder. Load
other paper types in the manual feed slot using the single sheet feeder (see page 8).
Paper type Maximum sheets by size
Plain paper 120
Epson® Presentation Paper Matte 100
50 (B or Super B)
Epson Bright White Paper 80
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 30 (all sizes)
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter,
11 × 14 inch)
20 (5 × 7 inch)
10 (B, A3, Super B)
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter)
20 (5 × 7 inch)
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 30 (4 × 6 inch or Letter)
30 (Letter)
10 (A3 or Super B)
10 (B)
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Paper type Maximum sheets by size
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 30 (8 × 10 inch or Letter)
10 (11 × 14 inch, A3, or Super B)
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper
1 sheet
1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions, then open the output tray
and pull out the extensions.
2. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side
and beneath the tab. Then slide the edge guide against the paper.
Wider paper Narrower paper
Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing.
Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
Note:
The edge guide may move slightly during paper feeding and
printing. Do not adjust the edge guide or open the printer cover
during printing.
Loading Paper 7
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide
You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the single
sheet guide and the manual feed slot:
■ Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
■ Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White
■ Epson UltraSmooth
■ PremierArt
™
Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
(See page 13 for available sizes.)
1. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and
close the paper support.
2. Open the output tray and pull out the
extensions.
3. Slide the roll paper edge guide on the back of the
printer all the way to the right.
4. Attach the single sheet guide by aligning the notches on its base with the slots
on the back of the printer. Then hook the tabs over the top of the slot
(marked with orange triangles).
®
Fine Art Paper 250 gsm
Roll paper
edge guide
5. Turn on the printer so it can load the paper correctly.
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6. Insert one sheet of paper, printable side up and against the right side, then
slide the edge guide against the sheet, but not too tightly.
Note:
Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the
paper package for any additional loading instructions.
7. Push the paper into the printer until it meets resistance and hold it there until
the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins feeding the paper, let go
of it.
8. Open the printer cover and make sure the
paper has fed all the way into the printer and
is straight. The paper must feed straight so the
printer can properly identify the edge of it.
If the paper is crooked or the front edge is
visible, you may receive a paper jam error
when you print. To avoid this, press and hold
the
M roll paper button for three seconds to
back the paper out. Press the
I paper button
to clear the paper out error, then load the
paper again.
9. Close the printer cover and do not open it during printing.
Loading Paper 9
Loading Roll Paper
You can load roll paper or canvas media to print large, panoramic images or
multiple photos, with or without borders.
You can load Epson roll paper in these widths:
■ 8.3-inches wide
■ 13-inches wide
(See page 13 for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.)
Tip:
It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before
loading on roll paper (see page 36). This is because you must remove roll paper from
the printer before replacing cartridges to avoid ink marks on the paper.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder and remove the single sheet
guide, if it is installed (see page 8). Also close the paper support.
3. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions.
4. Place the roll paper holders on each end of the paper roll as shown.
5. Remove any tape and protective paper from the end
of the roll and make sure the corners of the paper are
cut at 90° angles to avoid paper feeding problems.
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90°
Note:
Avoid touching the surface of your paper or canvas media.
With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge
straight each time you reload it.
6. Insert the left roll paper holder (marked with a down orange triangle) into the
far left slot on the back of the printer (marked with a right orange triangle).
Then insert the right roll paper holder in the corresponding slot on the right.
7. Feed the end of the paper into the roll paper feeder,
located behind the roll and marked with the
M roll
paper icon.
8. Slide the roll paper edge guide against the right side
of the paper, but not too tightly.
Caution:
Do not load roll paper or canvas media into the manual
feed slot (marked with up orange triangles).
9. Guide the paper into the slot and hold it for a few seconds until the printer
feeds in the paper automatically.
Note:
When loading canvas media, leave two to three inches of slack in the roll as it feeds
and prints for the best results. If you have trouble feeding canvas media, check that
the edge is straight and reload it, making sure to keep the roll slack.
Loading Paper 11
10. Open the printer cover and look into the
printer to make sure the roll paper or canvas
media is feeding straight. The paper must feed
straight so the printer can properly identify the
edge of it.
If it is crooked or the front edge is visible, you
may receive a paper jam error when you print.
To a v o i d this , p r e s s the
M roll paper button for
three seconds to back the paper out. Press the
I paper button to clear the paper out error,
then load the roll paper or canvas media again.
11. For roll paper, turn the knobs on the roll paper holders backward to remove
excess slack. (Leave two to three inches of slack on canvas media.)
12. Close the printer cover and do not open it during printing.
Removing Roll Paper Prints and Roll Paper
1. To remove your roll paper or canvas media prints, press the M roll paper
button to feed the paper forward, then cut off your printed photos straight
across the paper at the cutting guideline.
Caution:
Do not pull on the paper as you cut it to avoid damaging your printout. Also do not
cut the paper too close to the printer to avoid paper feeding problems.
2. To continue printing on roll paper or canvas media, press the M roll paper
button again to return the paper to printing position.
3. If you are finished printing on roll paper or canvas media, press the
paper button for three seconds to feed the paper backwards and out of the
printer. If it does not feed all the way out, press the
M roll paper button again.
4. Turn the knobs on the roll paper holders backward to roll up the paper, then
remove the paper and holders from the printer.
5. Press the
I paper button to stop the I paper light from flashing.
Store the unused roll paper or canvas media in its original package away from high
temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight.
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M roll
Available Epson Papers
Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the
impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central
www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can
also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one,
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
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at
Part
Paper name Size
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041809
4 × 6 inches S041808
5 × 7 inches S041464 20
8 × 10 inches S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286
11 × 14 inches S041466 20
B (11 × 17 inches) S041290 20
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041288 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041289 20
8.3 inches × 32 feet S041376 Roll
13 inches × 32 feet S041378 Roll
4 × 6 inches S041934 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935 20
number
S04172740100
S0416672050
S04203850100
Sheet
count
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141
S041649
S041271
B (11 × 17 inches) S041156 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041143 20
20
50
100
Loading Paper 13
Paper name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation
Paper Matte Double-sided
4 × 6 inches S041982 40
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041327 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041405 50
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041406 50
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041407 50
8.3 inches × 32.8 feet S041408 Roll
13 inches × 32.8 feet S041409 Roll
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041341 50
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041343 50
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041339 50
8 × 10 inches S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257 50
11 × 14 inches S041468 50
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041260 50
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041263 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041062 100
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) S041067 100
B (11 × 17 inches) S041070 100
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041069 100
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041636 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041637 20
Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant
White
Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
250 gsm
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041351 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041896 25
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Paper name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count
PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo
Paper for Epson
PremierArt Water Resistant
Canvas for Epson
Piezo Pro® Matte Canvas for Epson 13 inches × 20 feet S041992 Roll
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 500
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive
Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer
Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) SCR1002 20
12 × 12 inches SCR1003 10
13 inches × 20 feet SP91220 Roll
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041106 10
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041153 10
Loading Paper 15
Printing From Start to Finish
This section describes basic printing from your Windows® or Macintosh®
computer. For detailed instructions, see the on-screen Reference Guide.
You can also print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. See
page 30 and the on-screen Reference Guide for details.
To print photos directly from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera connected to
the R1900 Series, see the on-screen Reference Guide.
Tip:
It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series software.
See “Checking for Software Updates” on page 41 for instructions.
Printing in Windows
1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and
Print.
select
2. Select
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900 Series and click the Preferences or
Properties button.
Note:
If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or
Properties on the next screen.
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Select EPSON Stylus
Photo R1900 Series
Click here to open
your printer software
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