A good friend of mine, matt kaufenberg, purchased one recently and weve walked through the settings together and they are very similar with the exception of how the manual paper feed functions from the front rather than the rear. Wifi direct is also supported, meaning the printer can easily communicate. Unlike the larger professional line of printers, the epson p800 does not have a cutter built in. Learn about the three ways the epson surecolor p800 feeds inkjet paper and media from red river paper. The epson p600 and p800 models have three official paper feeds and one unofficial variation. I cant get word 2010 or publisher 2010 to print to the rear paper feed. Utilizing professional imaging technologies including our unique epson micropiezo amc print head, along with our latest epson ultrachrome hd eightcolor pigment ink set the surecolor p800 is capable of producing the nextgeneration of photographic prints that will inspire us all. If you are printing on roll paper or with the sheet feeder, make sure the manual feed tray is not extended. This manual is in the pdf format and have detailed diagrams, pictures and full procedures to diagnose and repair your epson scp800 series. Aug 14, 2019 so even though the drop down menu when selecting sheet feeder on printer settings from the epson p800 driver on my mac gives the option of epson papers exhibition fiber, legacy platine 17 mil thick and others, epson support tells me that fine art papers should be loaded through the front loader. Page 27 scp800 series users guide basic operations load the paper vertically with the printable side when paper feeding is complete, check that the face up. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Home support printers professional imaging printers surecolor series epson surecolor p800 screen print edition.
The inks are designed to give denser colours and deeper blacks than the ultrachrome vivid magenta inks in the sp3880. Using the epson p800 service manual and the insight from keiths article, i was able to trick my p800 into printing from the rear feed even when the singlesheet tray and the. The manual feed tray allows you to load a single sheet of paper into the printer just below the print head, sending it through to the output feed tray in the back of the printer. Open the rear support, but do not pull out the extension. Rated 4 out of 5 by anonymous from excellent photo printer i purchased this printer 1 year ago new from epson. The front fine art feed aka the ffa this is the main one we recommend you use with papers in the 200 to 400 gsm weight range.
Epson p800 compatibility with red river paper products. Epson recommends to continue using the printer until the ink level reaches the lower line so that the ink tank can be refilled with the entire contents of. Setup needs care and doublechecking between the printerdriver and the onboard settings, but it was suitably foolproof, warning me whenever i was using the wrong paper or feed tray. Cant speak to the gray tray, but i find that i can feed an 11 by 17 inch, textured, 315 gsm2 sheet through the regular top sheet feeder of my p800 with no problem. A good friend of mine, matt kaufenberg, purchased one recently and weve walked through the settings together and they are very similar with the exception of how the manual paper feed functions from the front rather.
Because all of these papers come in an equally varied range of thickness, epson has provided multiple feed paths to get your favorite paper into the surecolor p800. The surprisingly good and useful manual for the epson p800 printer. Using the epson p800 service manual and the insight from keiths article, i was able to trick my p800 into printing from the. The procedure is stepped through the lcd screen and involves lowering the platform, loading and then closing the platform ready for printing.
Epson surecolor p800 surecolor series professional. A front manual feed tray provides a straight paper path for media up to 1. For posterboard, make sure there is enough space behind the product for the media. Apr 19, 2017 a rear manual feed guide is also supplied for single sheets of fine art paper.
In the centre of the gray manual feed tray of my epson sc p800 there is a small button. Thicker papers, like most fine art matte papers, must be fed from the rear manual feed tray, which only accepts one sheet at a time. Even worse, when i pushed the feeder tray back into place, it did not latch. Open before pulling out the front manual feed tray or output tray. For the past eight years i have been using an epson 3880 which sadly, is now discontinued. There is an attachment for roll pager and an option to pop down the front tray to feed extra thick papers. Trevern dawes tries it out using both cut sheets and papers rolls. Epson surecolor p800 surecolor series professional imaging. Apr 01, 2016 hi everyone, for years ive been using an epson 3880 and recently upgraded to their sc p800. Keith has been testing a preproduction p800 on a wide variety of papers, seeing how the printer performs, along.
Epson surecolor p800 screen print edition surecolor series. If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it. Page 27 sc p800 series users guide basic operations load the paper vertically with the printable side when paper feeding is complete, check that the face up. You are providing your consent to epson canada limited epson canada doing business as epson, so that we may send you promotional emails. Epson surecolor p800 media paper feed options youtube.
To see what contain, please read table of contents. Improved black densityhigherdensity black pigments than our previous generation inks for a wider contrast ratio and enhanced clarity for both color and black andwhite exhibition quality prints. Make sure the paper is flush against the right, then pull the paper back gently to align it against the edge of the manual feed tray. For posterboard, make sure there is enough space behind the product for the media to feed through.
If i want to use the tray, i push the tray itself to bring it up or down, but i dont need the button on the tray. My epson scp800 front manual loading tray does not latch. Load only one sheet of compatible paper when using the front manual feed tray. We make prints on each paper to verify print quality and offer custom profiles for more consistent and accurate results. Remove any roll paper or paper loaded in the sheet feeder. Epson scp800 series service manual and parts catalog luca. One way of avoiding this is to use the manual front feed mechanism which does not engage the starwheels. Pdf, makes it easy to navigate, instant download and print. Epson recommends to continue using the printer until the ink level reaches the lower line so that the ink tank can be refilled with the entire contents of a new ink bottle. Interestingly, the ink set has changed to the latest ultrachrome hd inks, although the p800 still uses nine cartridges each holding 80 ml of pigment ink the same as the 3880s. It worked great, printing from adobe photoshop elements 15, then switched to elements 19 and continued to work well. Press the center of the manual feed tray and release it to extend the tray. May 01, 2020 the canon pro calls the slot on the top of the printer the rear tray, but the slot behind that on the actual rear of the printer is referred to as the manual feed tray.
The epson surecolor p800 is capable of printing on a wide variety of papers from 4x6 to 17x22, matte, glossy, and any surface in between. Jun 19, 2015 if multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it. Find out how to use the front fine art paper path to load heavy fine art or specialty photographic papers in the epson surecolor p800 printer. Epson surecolor p800 printer large format printers for. Find out how to use the front fine art paper path to load heavy fine art or specialty photographic papers in the epson surecolor p600 printer.
The epson surecolor p800 became available in june, 2015. If you are returned to the home screen, select load guide, and then follow the. Present service manual and parts catalog epson scp800 series contain clear instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems occurring in your equipment. Extend only the first section of output tray as shown. The epson p600 and p800 models have three official paper feeds and one. Typically when you specify a type of paper or setting in the driver that the printer doesnt currently have set on the trays, thick paper or a different size for example, it automatically defaults to the manual feed tray. Now feed the paper into the printer at a slight upward angle so that it does not restdrag on the feed tray and it can take a little practise to get this angle right. Red river paper offers over 25 premium inkjet papers for use with the epson p800. The problem is that exhibition fiber is not listed among the choices for paper type. You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the manual. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. In this example i am using a 64bit windows 7 based pc to print from adobe photoshop cs4 32 or 64bit to do a cool tone image on super a3 x19 paper fed through the rear manual feed tray on a networked 3880.
Sep 27, 2017 thicker papers, like most fine art matte papers, must be fed from the rear manual feed tray, which only accepts one sheet at a time. Epson scp800 series service manual and parts list manual. This manual is in the pdf format and have detailed diagrams, pictures and full procedures to diagnose and repair your epson sc p800 series. Sep 16, 2015 as it turns out, you leave the feed tray open for fine art media and close it for poster board to allow it to feed without a bend. When you push the front feed tray back to the normal position you should then see the starwheels touching the rubber feed rollers.
The epson surecolor p800 is like having the wrecking crew show up, drag out all your music, and perform it. Epson surecolor p800 screen print edition surecolor. You can print, zoom or read any diagram, picture or page from this full manual. So even though the drop down menu when selecting sheet feeder on printer settings from the epson p800 driver on my mac gives the option of epson papers exhibition fiber, legacy platine 17 mil thick and others, epson support tells me that fine art papers should be loaded through the front loader. This model is the first 17inch photo printer with wireless functionality 1 and epson connect compatibility for great flexibility and freedom, meaning easy printing from tablets, pcs and smartphones. If a step is missed a beep sounds and a message appears on the lcd screen usually youll forget to close the manual feed tray. To contact epson canada, you may write to 185 renfrew drive, markham, ontario l3r 6g3 or call 18004637766. Epson surecolor p600 loading fine art paper youtube. Cddvd label printing is possible with the included tray. Like the epson r2000 and p600, the p800 offers some custom borderless print capability. You can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feeder, or use the manual feed tray for fine art papers see page 8 and thick media such as poster board. Hi everyone, for years ive been using an epson 3880 and recently upgraded to their scp800. Angled view of the surecolor scp800 printer with paper tray and output tray extended.
Dec 22, 2015 epson surecolor p800 versus canon pro and epson 3880 with canons recently released 17 imageprograf pro printer, the p800 has a new rival. You may withdraw your consent or view our privacy policy at any time. Interestingly, the ink set has changed to the latest ultrachrome hd inks, although the p800 still uses nine cartridges each holding 80 ml of. Present service manual and parts catalog epson sc p800 series contain clear instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems occurring in your equipment. Insert it short edge first with the printable side up.
It has been replaced by the shiny new epson sc p800. Inserting heavier fine art papers into the front manual feed tray, which. Manual loading exhibition fiber paper on epson p800. It has been replaced by the shiny new epson scp800. It just spits out the sheet i place in the rear feed and prints from the default cassette. When using the sheet feeder, do not load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide. If youre a fan of the signature worthy papers, ultra smooth fine art, velvet fine art, and other heavyweight papers, youll become very familiar with the manual feed tray in front of the surecolor p800.
With the sc p800, it is easier than ever before to print from a whole range of devices. Insert a single sheet of fine art paper into the manual feed tray. Unlike the smaller p600 inch printer, this is a real roll adapter with spindle and the ability to handle 2inch and 3inch core rolls. Epson surecolor p800 loading fine art paper youtube. Epson scp800 series service manual and parts catalog. Once again, the feed mechanism is much easier than my other printers, speeding up my workflow. Tonight, while putting my new p800 to use with epson exhibition fiber, i ran into a snag telling the printer to use luster. Service manual and parts list manual epson scp800 series. The p800 is a 17 wide professional and prosumer level photo fine art inkjet printer. How to disable starwheels on an epson 3880 j keith. If the manual feed tray is open, push the center of the tray to close it.
My 3880 is suddenly dropping blobs of black ink on prints. Aug 10, 2015 learn about the three ways the epson surecolor p800 feeds inkjet paper and media from red river paper. Service manual and parts list manual epson sc p800 series. After selecting exhibition fiber as the paper type in lightroom on the computer, when you open the manual feed tray in the front of the printer, a lcd message appears asking you to input the paper size and paper type. Load the roll paper and spindle into the roll paper unit with the gray flange on the. Epson surecolor p800 printer large format printers. When i push the button, i hear and feel a click, but it doesnt seem to change anything. Epson printer feeders and trays for sale in stock ebay. The photos printed were shot on a 24 megapixel pentax k70 camera and pentax limited prime lenses. Be sure to leave at least 17 inches 43 cm of space behind the printer for the media to feed through. With the scp800, it is easier than ever before to print from a whole range of devices. Loading fine art paper epson surecolor p800 series basics manual. The epson p800 was announced in april 2015 and brings epsons new ultrachrome hd ink set to a 17. From the page setup drop down menu you can choose how you will feed your custom size paper.
Dec 15, 2016 find out how to use the front fine art paper path to load heavy fine art or specialty photographic papers in the epson surecolor p600 printer. Epson surecolor p800 versus canon pro and epson 3880 with canons recently released 17 imageprograf pro printer, the p800 has a new rival. Buy epson printer feeders and trays and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. One downside is that you have to confirm the paper settings on the pros lcd panel whenever you make a print. If you can not insert paper easily into the front manual feed tray, make sure the paper is perfectly flat and not curled. The ability to wirelessly print from just about any device makes these printers more useful in the studio than any previous generation of devices. Manual loading exhibition fiber paper on epson p800 printer. Load only one sheet of media in the front manual feed tray.
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