Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are present and used with Epson printers and genuine Epson...
... cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are present and used with Epson printers and genuine Epson...
Printer Basics
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Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing with Windows 33 BorderFree Printing with Paper Feeding 63 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 64 iv II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 43 Cleaning the Print Head 43 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 44 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45...
Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing with Windows 33 BorderFree Printing with Paper Feeding 63 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 64 iv II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 43 Cleaning the Print Head 43 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 44 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45...
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Limited Warranty 75 INDEX 77 v Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 65 Windows 65 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 66 Where To Get Help 67 Photo Software Technical Support 68 NOTICES 69 Windows System Requirements 69 Macintosh System Requirements 70 ENERGY STAR Compliance 70 Important Safety Instructions 71 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 72 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 75 INDEX 77 v Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 65 Windows 65 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 66 Where To Get Help 67 Photo Software Technical Support 68 NOTICES 69 Windows System Requirements 69 Macintosh System Requirements 70 ENERGY STAR Compliance 70 Important Safety Instructions 71 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 72 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc.
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...print head uses ink, so clean it only if print quality declines. It's a good idea to turn on the control panel for moving your printer working at least once a month to your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on page 14 For more details, see your computer (not over...in these sections: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 7 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 11 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 13 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 4. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is connected directly to maintain ...
...print head uses ink, so clean it only if print quality declines. It's a good idea to turn on the control panel for moving your printer working at least once a month to your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on page 14 For more details, see your computer (not over...in these sections: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 7 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 11 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 13 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 4. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is connected directly to maintain ...
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... folder on . Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower... light flashes. Make sure paper is flashing or on your hard drive. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Then click OK. 3. Caution: Never turn off . Note:...
... folder on . Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower... light flashes. Make sure paper is flashing or on your hard drive. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Then click OK. 3. Caution: Never turn off . Note:...
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...pattern. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head again; If your ink cartridges is empty. Gaps in nozzle check pattern Gaps in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the b maintenance and P power lights are gaps in the printer until you print. You... can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should ...
...pattern. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head again; If your ink cartridges is empty. Gaps in nozzle check pattern Gaps in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the b maintenance and P power lights are gaps in the printer until you print. You... can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should ...
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... have a new ink cartridge before the expiration date on and not printing. 2. Other products may also need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by hand. 8 When an installed ink cartridge is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill...
... have a new ink cartridge before the expiration date on and not printing. 2. Other products may also need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by hand. 8 When an installed ink cartridge is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill...
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...: Check the ink level graphic in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. If ink gets in the printer list. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your main printer settings dialog box. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the left. Click OK, then click...
...: Check the ink level graphic in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. If ink gets in the printer list. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your main printer settings dialog box. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the left. Click OK, then click...
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...stays on the holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Press down firmly on the hooks. The... Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 10 Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it . When it snaps into ...
...stays on the holder clamp; you may damage the clamp when you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Press down firmly on the hooks. The... Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 10 Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it . When it snaps into ...
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... print head (see page 11). 14 Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. If you notice a decline in the far right position, then turn the printer off. 2. Remove any paper from the printer. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Push in...
... print head (see page 11). 14 Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. If you notice a decline in the far right position, then turn the printer off. 2. Remove any paper from the printer. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Push in...
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Identifying Printer Parts Sheet feeder Left edge guide Paper support Right edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extensions Ink cartridge holders (not removable) Paper thickness lever Control panel Maintenance light Power light Ink cartridge replacement button 16 Roll paper button Maintenance button Power button
Identifying Printer Parts Sheet feeder Left edge guide Paper support Right edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extensions Ink cartridge holders (not removable) Paper thickness lever Control panel Maintenance light Power light Ink cartridge replacement button 16 Roll paper button Maintenance button Power button
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... 16 for instructions on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. See page 20 for instructions on opening the software. ■ Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to the ink cartridge replacement position. To find out which cartridge is low on ink, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Check the...
... 16 for instructions on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. See page 20 for instructions on opening the software. ■ Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to the ink cartridge replacement position. To find out which cartridge is low on ink, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Check the...
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...'t use. P and b are on When both lights are off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to clear the jam. Determine which cartridge is out or loaded incorrectly, load or reload your dealer or EPSON. P flashes and b is on Paper is not controlled by a switch or ...timer. Turn off the printer, plug in doubt, try to pull it out. If the error...
...'t use. P and b are on When both lights are off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to clear the jam. Determine which cartridge is out or loaded incorrectly, load or reload your dealer or EPSON. P flashes and b is on Paper is not controlled by a switch or ...timer. Turn off the printer, plug in doubt, try to pull it out. If the error...
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... off any unnecessary extensions and restart your printer icon (SP 1280) doesn't appear in the printer. Turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 29. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some troubleshooting tips if...
... off any unnecessary extensions and restart your printer icon (SP 1280) doesn't appear in the printer. Turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 29. ■ Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some troubleshooting tips if...
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... hard disk or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you need replacing. It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may need to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Printing is face up. You...manufacturer for instructions. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you 're using Automatic mode. See your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed. ■ Turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on the Advanced window...
... hard disk or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you need replacing. It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may need to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Printing is face up. You...manufacturer for instructions. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you 're using Automatic mode. See your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed. ■ Turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on the Advanced window...
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...Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position, as shown to turn off High Speed in the printer software. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of paper. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper, or try ... printing on thicker paper or envelopes. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be face up). Set the lever to the 0 position. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it 's in the + ...
...Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position, as shown to turn off High Speed in the printer software. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of paper. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper, or try ... printing on thicker paper or envelopes. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be face up). Set the lever to the 0 position. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it 's in the + ...
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..., make sure both your on ink. See page 32 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. it in a smaller size; However, you 're...
..., make sure both your on ink. See page 32 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. it in a smaller size; However, you 're...
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..., Saturday. ■ Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to quickly select the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 in the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo 1280) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ...the Internet, you can download drivers and other photo software that came on your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below. A variety of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit ...
..., Saturday. ■ Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to quickly select the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 in the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo 1280) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ...the Internet, you can download drivers and other photo software that came on your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below. A variety of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit ...
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...This could damage the print head. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. You may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you handle used ink cartridges; Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, ...but care is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are covered by hand. If it gets in a cool, dark place. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by the operating ...
...This could damage the print head. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. You may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you handle used ink cartridges; Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, ...but care is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are covered by hand. If it gets in a cool, dark place. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by the operating ...
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... the date of the replacement. Epson also warrants that you . You are responsible for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. For warranty service, you use an address in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified... usage, which usage may be another model of the covered printer will be fixed and sent back to you fail to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt ...
... the date of the replacement. Epson also warrants that you . You are responsible for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. For warranty service, you use an address in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified... usage, which usage may be another model of the covered printer will be fixed and sent back to you fail to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt ...