EPSON Stylus Photo 870

If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer.
Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” in the Printer Basics book.

Printing on Special Media

Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in the table below.

 

Select this Media Type

For this paper name...

setting

 

 

Plain paper and envelopes

Plain paper

 

 

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

 

 

 

EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

 

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

 

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive

 

Sheets

 

 

 

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Paper

 

 

 

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo

 

Paper

 

 

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Photo Stickers

 

 

 

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies

Ink Jet Transparencies

 

 

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

 

 

Additional Media Loading Guidelines

Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.

❏Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face up in the sheet feeder.

❏You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

❏In addition to the Media Type option, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer software.

❏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 correctly; follow any instructions in the package. Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the printable surface.

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Replacing an Ink Cartridge

When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.

When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may also need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don’t look as good as they used to. If print quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace one or both cartridges. To check the level of ink you have left, see the graphic in the printer driver (Windows) or click the ink level icon in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh).

You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:

❏Black ink cartridge: T007
❏Color ink cartridge: T008

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 EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session.

Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges:

1.Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not flashing).

2.Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which ink cartridge you need to replace.