Epson Stylus Photo 925 User Guide

User's Guide

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User’s Guide

Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . .12

Direct Printing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Various Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Where to Find Information

Setup

This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It
includes information on setting up your printer and installing the
printer software.

Photo Print Software Setup

This guide provides information on installing EPSON
PhotoQuicker, EPSON PhotoStarter and EPSON CardMonitor. It
also contains uninstalling and system requirements.

Quick Reference

This guide provides a simplified procedure for printing without
a computer. It also contains color and layout samples.

User’s Guide

This guide provides information for direct printing,
troubleshooting tips and customer support information.

EPSON PhotoQuicker User’s Guide

This guide, included on the CD-ROM, this guide provides
information on the EPSON PhotoQuicker utility and
troubleshooting tips.

Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM

The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM provides
detailed information about printer software settings, printing on
special paper, maintenance, and problem solving.

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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATIO N. The information contained h erein is designed only for use with th is EPSON
printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser
or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly
comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON C ORPORATION shall not be liable fo r any damages or problems arising from
the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those
designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.

Copyright 2001 SEIK O EPSON CORPORATION. All rights reserve d. PRINT Image Matching
is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a
trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section before using your
printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.

When setting up your printer

Observe the following when setting up the printer:

❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s

label.

❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety

standard.

❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers.

❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources

of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that

the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged
into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere
rating.

❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.

❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building

installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer.

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When choosing a place for the printer

Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer:

❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond

the printer base in all directions. If you place the printer by
the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if
it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, don't tilt it, stand it

on its side or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink may leak
from the cartridge.

❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be

fully ejected.

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❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight,
strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations.

❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient

ventilation.

❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be

easily unplugged.

When using the printer

Observe the following when using the printer:

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer’s cabinet.

❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink

cartridges during printing.

❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may

damage the printer.

❏ Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When

this button is pressed, the memory card light flashes briefly
and then goes out. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the
power to the outlet until the memory card light stops flashing.

❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head

is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are
in place.

❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges

can dehydrate the printer head and may prevent the printer
from printing.

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When using a memory card

❏ Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer power

while the computer and the memory card are communicating
(when the card slot light is flashing).

❏ The handling method varies depending on the storage media.

Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your
memory card and storage media for details.

❏ You can only use the memory cards matching the printer

specification.

When using the display or the optional Preview Monitor

❏ Your LCD panel may contain a few small bright or dark spots.

These are normal and do not mean that your LCD monitor is
broken.

❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the display or the optional

Preview Monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.

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❏ If the display on the printer or the Preview Monitor’s LCD

panel is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal
solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap
and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor
immediately.

❏ Always attach the cover on the Preview Monitor slot, unless

using the optional Preview Monitor.

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When handling the ink cartridges

Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges:

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may

be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets
on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough
flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.

❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from

its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduced print quality.

❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the

cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installing them.

❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This

could damage the print head.

❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site,

allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three
hours before using it.

❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.

This may affect normal operation and printing.

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❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge

related-information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so
that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.

❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink

supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same
environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain
items that come in contact with this area of the cartridge. Do
not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.

When using the Automatic Roll Paper Cutter

❏ Keep the cutter out of the reach of children.

❏ Do not touch the paper ejection slot and cutter blade.

❏ Do not place the cutter on an unstable surface (such as on an

unstable table or a tilted surface).

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❏ Do not disassemble or modify the cutter.

ENERGY STAR

The International
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and
scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.

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Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the

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STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR

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Office Equipment Program is

ENERGY

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Information for United Kingdom Users

Use of options

EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Prod uc ts or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

Safety information

Warning:

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for the

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voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltage.

Important:

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured
in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live

If you have to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match
the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug,
please observe the following:

❏ The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal

in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth
symbol (G).

❏ The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter N.

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❏ The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter L.

❏ If the plug is damaged, replace the cord set or consult a

qualified electrician.

❏ Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

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Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

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Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
printer.

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Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions

Printer Parts

paper support

edge guides

sheet feeder

output tray

Memory Stick memory card slot

printer cover

SmartMedia
memory card slot

output tray
extension

preview monitor slot

SmartMedia
memory card light

Memory
Stick
memory
card light

CompactFlash
memory card
light

card eject
button

CompactFlash Type II
memory card slot

adjust lever

preview monitor cable
connector

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roll paper
holder

computer USB
connector

backup drive USB connector

ink cartridge clamps

print head

Buttons

Button Function

P

power

b

maintenance

z

roll paper

LCD panel

control panel

Turns the printer on and off.

Clears the following errors or displays an instruction.

No ink
No ink cartridge/abnormality
No paper (cut sheet only)
Paper jam

Performs the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility.

Displays the Advanced Settings menu while the

( maintenance light is off.

Loads and ejects the roll paper.

Cuts and ejects the roll paper when the print job is
finished, then rewinds the roll paper to the startposition
for printing.

When held down for more than 3 seconds, rewinds the
roll paper to a position where it can be removed from
the sheet feeder.

Prints a nozzle check pattern when pressed while
turning on the printer.

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Control panel

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1. LCD panel: Shows the items and settings you change with the
buttons on the control panel.

2. Up/Down arrow buttons: Move the cursor on the LCD panel.
Increase and decrease numbers being entered.

3.Back button: Returns to the main menu.

4. Select button: Selects the item to be set.

5. Custom buttons: Store the current settings on the LCD panel
when held down for more than 2 seconds. Load the stored settings
when pressed.

6. Cancel button: Cancels print operations, or the settings on the
LCD panel.

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7. Print button: Starts printing with the settings selected via the
buttons on the control panel.

8. Maintenance light: On or flashes when an error occurs. Check
the description of the error in the LCD panel.

9. Maintenance button: Refer to “Buttons” on page 13 for details.

10. Roll paper button: Refer to “Buttons” on page 13 for details.

11. Power button: Refer to “Buttons” on page 13 for details.

Note:

The buttons on the control panel only affect direct printing from a
memory card.

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Lights

Light Description

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maintenance

SmartMedia
memory card

Memory Stick
memory card

CompactFlash
memory card

On or flashes when an error occurs. On the LCD panel,
check the description of the error.

On when a SmartMedia memory card is inserted into the
SmartMedia memory card slot and the slot is valid.

Flashes when the printer is accessing the SmartMedia
memory card.

On when a Memory stick memory card is inserted into the
Memory stick memory card slot and the slot is valid.

Flashes when the printer is accessing the Memory stick
memory card.

O n w h e n a C om p ac t F la s h m e mo r y ca r d i s in s e rt e d i n to t he
CompactFlash memory card slot and the slot is valid.

Flashes when the printer is accessing the CompactFlash
memory card.

Direct Printing Basics

Introduction

Before printing your photographs without a computer, be sure to
read this chapter to know how to make settings on the LCD panel.

The instruction below show an example setting to print a selected
photo directly from a memory card. Before you can print, you
need A4-size plain paper and an memory card containing suitable
digital photo data.

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Note:

❏ Always test a few sheets of paper to make sure of the print results

before printing large jobs.

❏ We recommend disconnecting the USB cable when printing directly

from a memory card.

For available paper and loading capacities, refer to “Loading A4
Paper” on page 17.

For printing a selected photo, refer to “Printing a Selected Photo”
on page 23.

For various setting options, refer to “Various Setting Options” on
page 30.

For printing from a computer, refer to online Reference Guide.

Loading A4 Paper

1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.

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2. Fan a stack of plain paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even
the edges.

3. With the printable side up, load the paper so it is against the
right edge guide, and slide it into the sheet feeder. The loading
capacity for plain paper is shown by the arrow mark on the
left edge guide.

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Paper Loading Capacity

Plain paper Up to arrow mark on the left edge

EPSON Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets of Photo Paper.

EPSON Matte
Paper-Heavyweight

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo
Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper

EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper One sheet at a time.

EPSON Photo Stickers 16 One sheet at a time.

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper

guide.

One sheet at a time for 200 × 300
mm Photo Paper.

Up to 20 sheets.

One sheet at a time.

One sheet at a time.

One sheet at a time.

4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper.

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Note:

Be sure to make the left edge guide flush against the paper or the
paper will not feed properly into the printer.

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Loading Memory Cards

Loadable storage media

Digital photographs are stored either in the digital camera’s
built-in memory or in card-type memory, which can be inserted
and removed from the camera. The latter is referred to as “storage
media”. The types of storage media that can be used with this
printer are shown below.

Caution:

The handling method varies depending on the storage media. Be

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sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory
card for details.

Note:

❏ Appearance may vary.

❏ See “Data format on a memory card” on page 21 for the

specifications of memory cards that can be used with the printer.

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CompactFlash Microdrive

Memory Stick SmartMedia

Data format on a memory card

You can use image files that meet the following requirements with
this printer.

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Digital camera Based on DCF version 1.0 standards

*1

File format JPEG format image files*2 taken with a DCF

version 1.0 standard-compliant digital
camera

Image size Vertical 160 to 4200 pixels, horizontal 160

to 4200 pixels

Number of files Up to 999 files on a memory card

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:DCF stands for the “Design rule for Camera File system” standards, set by the

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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:Meets Exif version 1.0/2.0/2.1/2.2.

Note:

The file names containing double-byte characters are not valid when
printing directly from a memory card.

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Inserting memory cards

Turn the printer on, and then insert a memory card straight, as
shown in the illustration. When the memory card is inserted
correctry, the memory card light corresponding to the card comes
on and settings on the LCD panel are intialized.

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CompactFlash/

Microdrive

Caution:

❏ Insert a SmartMedia so the top of the card (the black side)

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faces upward, as shown in the illustration.

❏ Loading a memory card in other way may damage the printer,

memory card, or both.

❏ Do not insert several kinds of memory card at the same time.

Eject the loaded memory card before inserting the other kind
of memory card.

Memory Stick SmartMedia

Printing a Selected Photo

Index print

You can print one or more copies of an index of all the
photographs on a loaded memory card. An index can be helpful
in selecting which photos you want to print.

1. Make sure that the Print Mode is set to Index.

Note:

When you insert a memory card, the Print Mode returns to Index.
If a different mode has been selected, use the u or d button to select
Print Mode menu, then press Select button to open the submenu.
Press the u or d arrow button again to select Index and press the
Select button.

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2. Press the u or d buttons to select Paper Type, then press the

Select button to open the Paper Type menu.

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3. Press the u or d buttons to select Plain in the Paper Type
menu, then press the Select button.

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4. Press the u or d buttons to select Paper Size, then press the
Select button to open the Paper Size menu.

5. Press the u or d buttons to select A4 in the Paper Size menu,
then press the Select button.

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6. Scroll down the window with using d button to make sure

the Quality and number of copies that you want to print.

7. Press the Print button to print Index.

Single photo print

You can print one photo from the index. The example here is to
print a single photo on the A4 size of plain paper with no margins
and normal print quality.

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Index Photo Number

1. From the index, find the number of the photo that you want
to print out. The number is printed under the photo.

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Note:

The photo number is also displayed in the optional Preview Monitor.
See “Preview Monitor Black version” on page 133 for details.

2. Press the u or d buttons to select Print Mode, the press the

Select button to open the Print Mode menu.

Select One in the Print Mode menu, then press the Select
button.

3. Similarly, select Plain as the Paper Type setting, then select
A4 as the Paper Size setting.

4. Select Layout from the LCD panel, and then press the Select
button to open the Layout menu.

Select in the Layout menu, then press the Select button. It
means No margin printing of cut sheet.

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5. Select Select Photo, press the Select button to open the

Photo Number selector, select the number of the photo that
you want to print, and then press the Select button.

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Note:

Nothing is printed out if you select a number that is not in the list
printed with Index Print.

6. Select Copies, press the Select button to open the Copies
counter, select Copies:1 from the Copies counter, and then
press the Select button.

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7. Select Quality, press the Select button to open the Quality
menu, select Normal, and then press the Select button.

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8. Confirm all of the panel settings, and then press the Print
button to print a selected photo.

Cancelling printing

To stop printing in progress, press the Cancel button. The printer
will cancel all print jobs and stop printing, and eject any pages
that were printing. Depending on the printer’s status, printing
may not stop immediately.

Ejecting Memory Cards

After printing all of the jobs, eject the memory card.

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