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Adjusting Print Quality

If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.

If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to flush the ink tubes.

Print Head Maintenance
Print Head Alignment
Cleaning the Paper Path
Checking the Number of Sheets

Print Head Maintenance

If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the
print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.

You can check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don’t clean them unnecessarily.

Note:

You may not be able to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low. You may

have to refill the ink tank first.

Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning
Power Ink Flushing

Parent topic:

Adjusting Print Quality

Related topics

Refilling Ink

Print Head Nozzle Check

You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility

Parent topic:

Print Head Maintenance

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons

You can check the print head nozzles using the buttons on your product.

Make sure no product lights are indicating errors and the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing.

Summary of Contents for l805

Page 1: ...L805 User s Guide ...

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Page 3: ...Epson Email Print 17 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App 17 Wi Fi Networking 19 Wi Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup 19 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 20 Using WPS to Connect to a Network 20 Printing a Network Status Sheet 21 Changing or Updating Network Connections 21 Accessing the Web Config Utility 21 Changing a USB Connection to a Wi Fi Connection 21 Connecting to a New Wi Fi Router 22 Loading Paper 23 Lo...

Page 4: ...ecting Extended Settings Windows 47 Extended Settings Windows 48 Printing Your Document or Photo Windows 49 Checking Print Status Windows 51 Selecting Default Print Settings Windows 51 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 52 Changing Automatic Update Options 53 Printing with OS X 54 Selecting Basic Print Settings OS X 55 Print Quality Settings OS X 59 Print Options OS X 59 Selecti...

Page 5: ...t Numbers 82 Refilling the Ink Tanks 82 Adjusting Print Quality 88 Print Head Maintenance 88 Print Head Nozzle Check 88 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons 88 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 89 Print Head Cleaning 91 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons 92 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 92 Power Ink Flushing 94 Flushing the Ink Using a Comput...

Page 6: ...duct on a Network 113 Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window 114 Cannot Print Over a Network 114 Solving Paper Problems 115 Paper Feeding Problems 115 Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product 116 Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot 118 Paper Ejection Problems 118 Solving Problems Printing from a Computer 119 Nothing Prints 119 Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar 120 Pri...

Page 7: ... 135 Windows System Requirements 135 OS X System Requirements 136 Paper Specifications 136 Printable Area Specifications 137 Ink Specifications 139 Dimension Specifications 140 Electrical Specifications 140 Environmental Specifications 141 Interface Specifications 141 Network Interface Specifications 142 Safety and Approvals Specifications 142 Notices 143 Trademarks 143 Copyright Notice 143 A Note...

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Page 9: ...L805 User s Guide Welcome to the L805 User s Guide For a printable PDF copy of this guide click here 9 ...

Page 10: ...e Printer Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your printer Control Panel Buttons and Lights Printer Parts Top Printer Parts Inside Printer Parts Back Parent topic Product Basics Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The power button and light 2 The Wi Fi button and light 3 The network status button and light 4 The ink button and light 5 The paper cancel button and light 10 ...

Page 11: ...ions Printer Parts Top 1 Edge guide 2 Rear paper feed 3 Paper support and extension 4 Control panel 5 Front cover 6 Output tray and extension 7 Paper stopper 8 CD DVD tray 9 8 cm CD DVD adapter Parent topic Printer Parts Locations 11 ...

Page 12: ...Printer Parts Inside 1 Printer cover 2 Ink tubes 3 Ink tank unit 4 Ink tanks 5 Print head in home position Parent topic Printer Parts Locations 12 ...

Page 13: ...eep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time You can adjust the time period before power management begins but increasing the time reduces the product s energy efficiency Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings Windows Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings OS X Parent topic Product Basics 13 ...

Page 14: ...me period before the product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically 1 Make sure your product is turned on 2 Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar 3 Select Printer Settings 4 Click the Maintenance tab 5 Click the Printer and Option Information button 14 ...

Page 15: ...of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting 7 Click Send 8 Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting 9 Click Send 15 ...

Page 16: ...enu or the Dock select System Preferences Select Print Fax Print Scan or Printers Scanners select your product and select Options Supplies Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility 3 Select Printer Settings You see this window 4 Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting 5 Select the time period you...

Page 17: ...ow 2 If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software visit latin epson com connect website available in Spanish only to learn more about Email Print check compatibility and get detailed setup instructions 3 Send an email with attachments to your product s Email Print address Note Both the email and any attachments print by default You can change these printing op...

Page 18: ...oogle Play 4 Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using 5 Print from your mobile device to your Epson product Parent topic Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones Tablets and More Related topics Wi Fi Networking 18 ...

Page 19: ...Changing or Updating Network Connections Wi Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network 1 Epson product 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Computer with a wireless interface 19 ...

Page 20: ...Fi Networking Using WPS to Connect to a Network If you have a WPS enabled router or access point you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect your device to the network Note To check if your router is WPS enabled look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access point If there is no hardware button there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device Check your network product...

Page 21: ...our product s network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser You do this by accessing your product s built in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is connected to the same network as your product 1 Print a network status sheet 2 Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet 3 On a computer or other device connected to th...

Page 22: ...ur network you need to update your product s Wi Fi connection to the new router Note If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router set the router to operate in dual band 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz mode See your router documentation for instructions 1 Do one of the following Windows Uninstall your product software OS X Go to the next step 2 Download and install your product software from the Epson website using ...

Page 23: ...s and Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Loading Paper for Documents and Photos You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes 1 Open the paper support and pull up the extension 23 ...

Page 24: ...ting a stack of paper fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges Note Do not fan or curl photo paper 4 Insert paper glossy or printable side up and short edge first against the right side and beneath the arrow on the left edge guide 24 ...

Page 25: ...e edge guide against the paper but not too tightly 6 Open the front cover and slide out the output tray and paper stopper Always follow these paper loading guidelines Load only the recommended number of sheets 25 ...

Page 26: ... edge first Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size No 10 4 1 9 5 inches 105 241 mm 26 ...

Page 27: ...1 Open the paper support and pull up the extension 2 Slide the edge guide to the left 27 ...

Page 28: ...3 Load up to 10 envelopes printable side up and flap edge left against the right side as shown 4 Slide the edge guide against the envelopes but not too tightly 28 ...

Page 29: ...e arrow mark inside the edge guide Do not load envelopes that are curled folded or too thin or that have plastic windows or exposed adhesive flaps Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Load up to this many sheets Plain paper Letter 8 5 11 inches 216 279 mm or A4 Approx 100 sheets 8 3 11 7 inches 210 297 mm Epson Bright White Paper 80...

Page 30: ... 90 g m2 Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide For manual two sided printing load up to 30 sheets Parent topic Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller visit global latin epson com or call your nearest Epson sales office website available in Spanish and Portuguese only Pap...

Page 31: ...ossy 4 6 inches S041808 40 102 152 mm S041727 100 5 7 inches S041464 20 127 178 mm 8 10 inches S041465 20 203 254 mm Letter 8 5 11 inches S042183 25 216 279 mm S041667 50 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 6 inches S042181 60 Glossy 102 152 mm S042174 100 5 7 inches S041945 20 127 178 mm 8 10 inches S041946 20 203 254 mm Letter 8 5 11 inches S042182 25 216 279 mm S042175 50 Epson Ultra Premium Phot...

Page 32: ...80 100 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter 8 5 11 inches S041568 50 Matte Double sided 216 279 mm Epson Iron on Cool Peel Transfer paper Letter 8 5 11 inches S041153 10 216 279 mm Note Paper media availability varies by country Parent topic Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Bright White Paper Epson Hig...

Page 33: ...n Paper Matte Envelopes Envelope Parent topic Loading Paper Borderless Paper Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes Borderless Paper Types Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Presentation Paper Matte...

Page 34: ... Letter 8 5 11 inches 216 279 mm A4 8 3 11 7 inches 210 297 mm Parent topic Loading Paper 34 ...

Page 35: ...oduct using any Windows application as described in these sections Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Selecting Double sided Printing Settings Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows Selecting a Printing Preset Windows Selecting Extended Settings Windows Printing Your Document or Photo Windows Checking Print Status Windows Selecting Default Print Settings Windows Changing...

Page 36: ...tings You see the Main tab of your printer settings window 4 For the Paper Source setting select where you loaded the paper you want to print on 5 Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting Note You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size but you will not be able to use the Borderless setting 36 ...

Page 37: ...o print text and graphics in black or shades of gray select the Black Grayscale setting 11 To print on both sides of the paper select a 2 Sided Printing option 12 To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper or print one image on multiple sheets of paper select one of the settings in the Multi Page menu and select the printing options you want 13 To print multiple copies and arrange their print o...

Page 38: ...y be unavailable depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen Draft For draft printing on plain paper Standard For everyday text and image printing High For photos and graphics with high print quality More Settings Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality Parent topic Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Multi Page Printing Options Windows You can s...

Page 39: ...cted or unavailable depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network 1 Select one of the following options for 2 Sided Printing Manual Long edge binding to print your double sided print job by printing one side and prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side Manual Short edge binding to print your double sided print jo...

Page 40: ...ded document to test the selected settings 6 Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing Note The surface of the paper may smear during double sided printing Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper Double sided Printing Options Windows Parent topic Printing with Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows 40 ...

Page 41: ...ng in the desired direction Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding Booklet Select the Booklet checkbox to print double sided pages as a booklet Parent topic Selecting Double sided Printing Settings Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo...

Page 42: ...m and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images Note You can also select Color Universal Print settings 3 To add the following features click the Watermark Features button Watermark adds a visible watermark to your printout Note Clic...

Page 43: ...ones Depending on the selected color mode you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting Fix Photo Improves the color contrast and sharpness of flawed photos Note Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces For this to work both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject s face If your photo includes a face with an intenti...

Page 44: ...crease readability Emphasize Thin Lines Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in low resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web Fix Red Eye Reduces or removes red eye in photos Print Text in Black Prints colored text in black For Color Text Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined For Color Graphs and I...

Page 45: ... or footers when you print The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages in either the left right or center of the page Note These settings are not saved with your document You can select to print the following information User Name Computer Name Date Date Time Collate Number copy number Note The user name computer name date and time come from the Windows Control Panel on you...

Page 46: ...on groups of print settings you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab Note You can create your own preset by clicking the Add Remove Presets button 1 Click the Main or More Options tab You see the available Printing Presets on the left 46 ...

Page 47: ... presets 4 To choose a preset for printing select it 5 Click OK Parent topic Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product 1 Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar 2 Select Printer Settings 3 Click the Maintenance tab You see the maintenance options 4...

Page 48: ...ws You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect may reduce print speed Thi...

Page 49: ...ct does not print pages that contain no text or images Change Standard Resolution Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems Refine screening pattern Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching Allows applications to perform ICM color matching Always Use the Driver s Paper Source Setting Prints using the paper source settin...

Page 50: ...You see your application s Print window such as this one 2 Click OK or Print to start printing Parent topic Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking Print Status Windows 50 ...

Page 51: ... Parent topic Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings Windows When you change your print settings in a program the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs you can select new default print settings 1 Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar...

Page 52: ...em as needed for printing in any program session Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens 1 Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar 2 Select Printer Settings You see the printer sett...

Page 53: ...you selected the next time you access them Parent topic Selecting Default Print Settings Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature 1 Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar 2 Select Sof...

Page 54: ...eature you can check for updates manually Parent topic Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with OS X You can print with your product using any OS X printing program as described in these sections Note If you have an Internet connection it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson s support website Selecting Basic Print Settings OS ...

Page 55: ...ou want to print 1 Open a photo or document for printing 2 Select the print command in your application Note You may need to select a print icon on your screen the Print option in the File menu or another command See your application s help utility for details 3 Select your product as the Printer setting 4 If necessary click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expan...

Page 56: ... The print window may look different depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using 5 Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary Note If you do not see these settings in the print window check for them in your application before printing 56 ...

Page 57: ...t window check for them in your application before printing They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu 7 Select any application specific settings that appear on the screen such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application 8 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu 57 ...

Page 58: ...k the paper type settings list for details 10 Select the Print Quality setting you want to use 11 Select any of the available print options Print Quality Settings OS X Print Options OS X Parent topic Printing with OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings OS X Printing Your Document or Photo OS X 58 ...

Page 59: ...speed Best Quality For the best print quality but the slowest print speed Parent topic Selecting Basic Print Settings OS X Print Options OS X You can select any of the print options to customize your print Some options may be unavailable depending on other settings you have chosen Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control ...

Page 60: ...ct the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size but the Quality setting will be limited to Normal Note You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details 2 Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the ...

Page 61: ...ges select a Layout Direction setting To print borders around each page on the sheet select a line setting from the Border pop up menu To invert or flip the printed image select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings Parent topic Printing with OS X Managing Color OS X You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine tune the colors in your printout or turn o...

Page 62: ...rent topic Printing with OS X Color Matching and Color Options OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors You can custom...

Page 63: ...histicated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces For this to work both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject s face If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast such as a statue you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects Off No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage co...

Page 64: ...select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting 64 ...

Page 65: ...ctional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool Parent topic Selecting Printing Preferences OS X Printing Your Document or Photo OS X Once you have selected your print settings you are ready to print Click Print at the bottom of the print window Checking Print Status OS X Pare...

Page 66: ... click or Delete To pause a print job click the print job and click or Hold To resume a print job click the paused print job and click or Resume To pause printing for all queued print jobs click Pause or Pause Printer To display other printer information click Settings Parent topic Printing Your Document or Photo OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing press ...

Page 67: ... DVDs Related topics Printing on CDs DVDs from a Computer Loading a CD DVD You can print on any compatible ink jet printable CDs or DVDs including Blu ray Discs Caution Do not turn the product off or on with the CD DVD tray inserted Do not insert the CD DVD tray while the product is printing or performing other operations Otherwise your product may be damaged or the surface of the CD DVD may becom...

Page 68: ...4 Lift up the output tray and pull it to remove it from your product 5 Insert the output tray into the slot labeled CD DVD at an angle as shown 68 ...

Page 69: ...6 Place a CD or DVD on the CD DVD tray with the printable side faceup Note For small 8 cm discs place the adapter on the tray and then place the disc in the adapter 69 ...

Page 70: ...e product is printing or performing other operations Otherwise your product may be damaged or the surface of the CD DVD may become dirty or scratched Parent topic Printing on CDs DVDs Removing a Printed CD DVD After your CD or DVD is printed the tray ejects partially from the product 1 Pull the CD DVD tray out of the product and remove your CD or DVD from the tray Note Store the CD DVD tray on a f...

Page 71: ...tput tray and pull it out to remove it from your product Caution Do not turn the product on or off while the CD DVD tray is inserted 3 Insert the output tray into the slot labeled paper position at an angle as shown 71 ...

Page 72: ...or DVDs from your computer make sure you have set up your product as described on the Start Here sheet and installed the Epson Print CD software Starting Epson Print CD Windows Starting Epson Print CD OS X Printing Your CD DVD Design Windows Printing Your CD DVD Design OS X Parent topic Printing on CDs DVDs Related tasks Loading a CD DVD Starting Epson Print CD Windows You can use Epson Print CD t...

Page 73: ...hen you are finished creating your design click Save and save your design file Parent topic Printing on CDs DVDs from a Computer Related tasks Printing Your CD DVD Design Windows Starting Epson Print CD OS X You can use Epson Print CD to design your disc by importing photos adding text and creating special effects 1 Open the Epson Print CD program in the Applications Epson Software Print CD folder...

Page 74: ...ave it Parent topic Printing on CDs DVDs from a Computer Related tasks Printing Your CD DVD Design OS X Printing Your CD DVD Design Windows After you create your design you can print it on paper to test it then print it on the CD or DVD that contains your data photos video or music Make sure the disc is loaded for printing before you start 1 Open your file in Epson Print CD and click Print 74 ...

Page 75: ...on the screen 5 Click Print Note If you need to adjust the print position or print quality see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions Parent topic Printing on CDs DVDs from a Computer Related tasks Starting Epson Print CD Windows Printing Your CD DVD Design OS X After you create your design you can print it on paper to test it then print it on the CD or DVD that contains your data photos...

Page 76: ...ee how your design will look without printing on the disc select Test Print and follow the instructions on the screen 4 When you are ready to print on the disc click the Print button on the screen Note If you need to adjust the print position or print quality see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions Parent topic Printing on CDs DVDs from a Computer 76 ...

Page 77: ...Related tasks Starting Epson Print CD OS X 77 ...

Page 78: ...rate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions As a precaution perform regular visual inspections of the ink tanks to ensure ink levels do no fall below the lower line Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product Ink Handling Precautions Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reac...

Page 79: ...ing an ink bottle after removing its seal do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes Otherwise ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright when tightening the cap and take measures to prevent ink from leaking when you transport the bottle Ink Bottle and Ink Tank Information To maintain optimum print...

Page 80: ...g Ink Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer Note You may see the Epson Special Offers screen every time you print if your computer is connected to the Internet Select Do not display this message again and click Decline to disable online offers Promotional offers are not valid in Latin America 1 Right click ...

Page 81: ...You see this window 2 To disable promotional offers deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox Promotional offers not available in Latin America Parent topic Check Ink Levels 81 ...

Page 82: ...t head Yields vary considerably based on images printed print settings paper type frequency of use and temperature The ink bottles that came with your printer have a lower yield due to the ink charging process This process is carried out the first time you turn on the printer and guarantees better performance Do not load paper before refilling the ink tanks Ink Bottle Part Numbers Parent topic Ref...

Page 83: ...stic gloves while refilling the ink tanks to avoid staining your hands 1 Place a sheet of paper under the ink tank area in case of spills 2 Turn on your product 3 Make sure the power light is on but not flashing 4 Unhook the ink tank unit from the product and lay it down Caution Do not pull on the ink tubes 83 ...

Page 84: ...ank Be careful not to spill any ink 6 Snap off the tip of the bottle cap but do not dispose of it so you can use it to seal the bottle cap later if necessary Then remove the bottle cap and carefully remove the protective seal avoid touching the ink underneath the seal Close the bottle cap tightly Note Make sure the color of the ink bottle matches the ink color you want to refill 84 ...

Page 85: ...nd water If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If ink gets into your mouth spit it out immediately Seek medical advice if problems persist Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink 7 Refill the ink tank with the correct color ink up to the upper line on the ink tank 85 ...

Page 86: ...fter filling the ink tank place the bottle cap tip securely on the bottle cap and store the ink bottle upright for later use 9 Replace the ink tank cap securely 10 Repeat the previous steps as necessary for each ink tank you need to refill 86 ...

Page 87: ...11 Close the ink tank unit cover 12 Hook the ink tank unit onto the product Parent topic Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink 87 ...

Page 88: ...re you clean them so you don t clean them unnecessarily Note You may not be able to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low You may have to refill the ink tank first Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Parent topic Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clog...

Page 89: ...attern to see if there are gaps in the lines Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7 If there are no gaps the print head is clean and you can continue printing If there are gaps or the pattern is faint clean the print head Parent topic Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Checking the Nozzles Usin...

Page 90: ...ollowing Windows Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar OS X In the Apple menu or the Dock select System Preferences Select Print Fax Print Scan or Printers Scanners select your product and select Options Supplies Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility 4 Select Nozzle Check You see a window like this 5 Click Print 90 ...

Page 91: ...zle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles you can clean the print head Note You may not be able to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low You may have to refill the ink tank first Cleaning the ...

Page 92: ...e it 4 Run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean Parent topic Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer 1 Make sure no product lights are indicating errors and the CD DVD tray...

Page 93: ...eaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished Caution Never turn off the product or open the front cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print 6 When the cleaning cycle is finished you can check to see if the nozzles are clean click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print 93 ...

Page 94: ...he product and wait at least 12 hours Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again if necessary If quality still does not improve contact Epson Parent topic Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Power Ink Flushing If you have not used the product for a long time and see white or dark lin...

Page 95: ... Head Maintenance Related topics Refilling Ink Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility You can use the Power Ink Flushing utility to flush the ink Note After a Power Ink Flushing you must turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before printing again Before you begin make sure no product lights are indicating errors 1 Do one of the following Windows Access the Windows Desktop and right cl...

Page 96: ...nting 5 Print a document and check the print quality If the print quality did not improve contact Epson for support Parent topic Power Ink Flushing Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry you notice misalignment of vertical lines or you see dark or light horizontal bands you may need to align the print head 96 ...

Page 97: ... paper in the product 2 Do one of the following Windows Access the Windows Desktop and right click the product icon in the Windows taskbar OS X In the Apple menu or the Dock select System Preferences Select Print Fax Print Scan or Printers Scanners select your product and select Options Supplies Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility 3 Select Print Head Alignment 4 Click Next then click Pr...

Page 98: ...the best printed pattern for each set After choosing a pattern number click Next If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment Then print another alignment sheet and check it Note Click Skip where available if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet 98 ...

Page 99: ...elated topics Loading Paper Checking the Number of Sheets You can view an option that displays the number of sheets of paper and CD DVDs that have fed through the product Checking the Sheet Counter Windows Checking the Sheet Counter OS X Parent topic Adjusting Print Quality Checking the Sheet Counter Windows You can check the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product by checking ...

Page 100: ...ing the number of sheets fed into the printer click OK to close the window Note The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled A CD DVD counts as a sheet fed Parent topic Checking the Number of Sheets 100 ...

Page 101: ... Preferences Select Print Fax Print Scan or Printers Scanners select your product and select Options Supplies Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility 2 Select Printer and Option Information You see this window Note A CD DVD counts as a sheet fed 3 After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer click OK to close the window Parent topic Checking the Number of Sheets 101 ...

Page 102: ...wer cable 3 Disconnect any connected cables 4 Remove all the paper 5 Clean the outer case with a soft dry cloth Do not use any liquid or chemical cleansers Parent topic Cleaning and Transporting the Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it some distance prepare it for transportation as described here Caution During transportation and storage follow these ...

Page 103: ...print head is in the far right position the home position If not turn on the product wait for the print head to move to the far right then turn the product off again 3 Secure the print head to the case with tape Caution Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product otherwise you may damage your product 4 Close the printer cover 5 Remove all the paper from the product 6 Unplug the po...

Page 104: ...8 Close the output tray and paper support 9 Unhook the ink tank unit and lay it down then check to make sure that the ink tank caps are installed securely 10 Hook the ink tank unit onto the product 104 ...

Page 105: ...ound the product Caution Keep the product level during transport Otherwise ink may leak Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product If print quality has declined when you print again clean and align the print head Parent topic Cleaning and Transporting the Product 105 ...

Page 106: ...download site at global latin epson com Support L805 Windows Your printer software automatically checks for updates You can also manually update the software by selecting Software Update here Accessing the Windows Desktop and right clicking the product icon in the Windows taskbar On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window You can also update the software by selecting EPSON Software Upda...

Page 107: ...g off the product No paper is loaded or multiple sheets fed at one time Load paper in the The paper cancel light is on product and press the paper cancel button to clear the error No CD DVD Blu ray is loaded Load a disc in the product and press the paper cancel to clear the error Paper is jammed in the product Remove the jammed paper and press The paper cancel light is flashing slowly the paper ca...

Page 108: ...t the paper The ink light is flashing The output tray is not in the correct position Position the output tray for quickly printing on paper or CD DVD Blu ray and try again The paper cancel light is flashing slowly The ink light is flashing The printer cover is open Close the printer cover slowly The paper cancel light is flashing slowly There are packing materials inside your product Open the prin...

Page 109: ...s need replacing If this happens during the standard warranty of the product the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty If the product is out of warranty the pads can be replaced by any Epson authorized service provider The waste ink pads are not a user replaceable part Parent topic Solving Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the...

Page 110: ...arent topic Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help Related topics Loading Paper Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product Noise After Filling the Ink Software Installation Problems USB Connection Problems Parent topic Solving Problems Noise A...

Page 111: ... printer and the correct port is shown in the printer properties If you see any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows you may not have software installation privileges Contact your System Administrator Parent topic Solving Setup Problems USB Connection Problems If you used a USB cable to connect to a computer that has multiple peripherals make sure the computer is gr...

Page 112: ...need to disable the firewall and any anti virus software on your wireless router or access point Check to see if access restrictions such as MAC address filtering are set on the router or access point If access restrictions are set add your product s MAC address to your router s address list To obtain your product s MAC address print a network status sheet Then follow the instructions in your rout...

Page 113: ...ory defaults 2 Windows only uninstall your product software 3 Initialize your router following the instructions in your router documentation Note If you are reading these instructions online you will lose your Internet connection when you initialize your router so note the next step before initializing it 4 Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start H...

Page 114: ... Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct If the network status is Disconnected check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again If you are using TCP IP make sure the product s IP address is set correctly for your network If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP set the IP address manually Make sure your computer and produc...

Page 115: ...in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper try these solutions If paper does not feed for printing remove it Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side and beneath the tab Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper making sure that the paper stack is not above the arrow mark on t...

Page 116: ... Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If you have problems with paper jams try this solution 1 Cancel the print job if necessary 2 Open the printer cover Warning Do not touch the control panel buttons while your hands are inside the product to avoid accidentally starting the unit and causing injury to you...

Page 117: ...3 Remove any jammed paper inside Caution Do not touch the flat white cable ink tubes or left side of the print head inside the product 4 Close the printer cover 117 ...

Page 118: ...ences Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly try these solutions If paper does not eject fully you may have set the wrong paper size Cancel printing to eject the paper Select the correct paper size when you reprint If paper is wrinkled when it ejects it may be damp or too thin Load new paper and be sure to select the correct ...

Page 119: ... Make sure your product is turned on Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends If you connected your product to a USB hub make sure it is a first tier hub If it still does not print connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub Run a product check to see if a test page prints If the test page prints check to see if your product software is installed cor...

Page 120: ...nting Preferences and select your product name again if necessary 3 Click the Maintenance tab 4 Click the Monitoring Preferences button 5 Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar 6 Click OK to close the open program windows Parent topic Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow try these solutions Make sure your system m...

Page 121: ... print quality setting Windows Click the Maintenance or Utility tab select Extended Settings or Speed and Progress and select the following settings Always Spool RAW Datatype Page Rendering Mode Print as Bitmap Parent topic Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related references Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Pri...

Page 122: ...setting in your printing program or printer software is not set for multiple copies Parent topic Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly try these solutions Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it se...

Page 123: ...ecting Basic Print Settings Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints try these solutions before reprinting Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends In Windows delete all jobs from the Windows Spooler Click Print Queue on the Maintenance tab in ...

Page 124: ...rinter software to check your margins before you print Parent topic Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings OS X Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted try these solutions Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper Select a higher prin...

Page 125: ...f any of the print head nozzles are clogged Then clean the print head if necessary Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product Turn off any high speed settings in your product software Align the print head You may need to refill the ink Visually check the ink levels If you have not used the pr...

Page 126: ...ure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product If you are printing on thick paper or envelopes turn on the Thick Paper setting from the control panel or select Thick Paper and Envelopes in the Extended Settings of the printer software Turning this setting on will decrease print speed Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed Avoid handling printouts on glos...

Page 127: ...elated concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows Selecting Extended Settings Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings OS X Selecting Printing Preferences OS X Cleaning the Paper Pat...

Page 128: ...ns Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged Then clean the print head if necessary Align the print head You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size see your softwar...

Page 129: ...se solutions Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded Make sure the Black Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged Then clean the print head if necessary The ink levels may be low and you may need to refill the ink Visually check the ink levels Also make sure you filled the ta...

Page 130: ...ttings Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings OS X Managing Color OS X Related topics Refilling Ink Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re install your software follow the instructions for your operating system Uninstalling Printing Software Windows Uninstalling Product Software OS X Parent t...

Page 131: ...nstructions Windows other versions Click or Start and select All Programs or Programs Select Epson select your product then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall Note If you see a User Account Control window click Yes or Continue In the next window select your product if necessary and click OK Then follow any on screen instructions 4 Restart your computer then re install your software Note If you...

Page 132: ...ow select your product name and click the remove icon to remove it Parent topic Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need additional help with your Epson product contact Epson Epson provides these technical support services Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at global latin epson com Support L805 for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and document...

Page 133: ... 377 6627 Dominican Republic 1 888 760 0068 Ecuador 1 800 000 044 El Salvador 800 6570 Guatemala 1 800 835 0358 Honduras 800 0122 Code 8320 Mexico Mexico City 52 55 1323 2052 Other cities 01 800 087 1080 Nicaragua 00 1 800 226 0368 Panama 00 800 052 1376 Paraguay 009 800 521 0019 Peru Lima 51 1 418 0210 Other cities 0800 10126 Uruguay 00040 5210067 Venezuela 58 212 240 1111 Contact your local phon...

Page 134: ...country Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller visit global latin epson com or call your nearest Epson sales office website available in Spanish and Portuguese only Parent topic Solving Problems 134 ...

Page 135: ...terface Specifications Network Interface Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications Windows System Requirements To use your product and its software your computer should use one of these Microsoft operating systems Windows 10 Windows 8 x Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows XP SP3 Note Visit Epson s support website at global latin epson com Support L805 for t...

Page 136: ...ular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non Epson brand or type of paper Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs Single sheets Size A4 8 3 11 7 inches 210 297 mm A6 4 1 5 8 inches 105 148 mm Letter 8 5 11 inches 216 279 mm Legal 8 5 14 inches 216 356 mm 4 6 inches 102 ...

Page 137: ...o 24 lb 90 g m2 Parent topic Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Note Print quality may decline in the border area Single sheets 1 Top and sides 0 12 inch 3 mm minimum 2 Reduced print quality area top 1 42 inches 36 mm minimum 3 Reduced print quality area bottom 0 71 inch 18 mm minimum 137 ...

Page 138: ...mum 2 Reduced print quality area bottom 0 83 inch 21 mm minimum Envelopes 1 Left right 0 12 inch 3 mm minimum 2 Top bottom 0 20 inch 5 mm minimum 3 Reduced print quality area right 0 71 inch 18 mm minimum 4 Reduced print quality area left 1 42 inches 36 mm minimum 138 ...

Page 139: ...ine Epson inks Your product may not function properly if you use other types of ink and may affect Epson s warranty The included ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head Yields vary considerably based on images printed print settings paper type frequency of u...

Page 140: ...topic Technical Specifications Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Dimension Specifications Height Stored 7 4 inches 187 mm Printing 11 3 inches 288 mm Width Stored 21 5 inches 547 mm Printing 21 5 inches 547 mm Depth Stored 11 4 inches 289 mm Printing 22 5 inches 571 mm Weight 13 2 lb 6 0 kg without ink power cord or CD DVD tray Parent topic Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Note...

Page 141: ...ISO IEC24712 200 to 240 V model Ready mode Approximately 3 3 W Sleep mode Approximately 1 2 W Power off mode Approximately 0 3 W Parent topic Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH without condensation Storage 5 to 85 RH Parent topic Technical Specifications...

Page 142: ...pecifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety UL60950 1 EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada Safety CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 EMC CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment complies with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS 102 of the IC r...

Page 143: ...All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information a...

Page 144: ...n Parent topic Notices A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any que...

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