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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 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 46 Aligning...
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 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 46 Aligning...
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... to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn on your printer for moving your printer. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it only if print quality declines. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image...
... to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn on your printer for moving your printer. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it only if print quality declines. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image...
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... some noise and the Ppower light flashes. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Then click Next. Click Properties or Preferences. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then click the Utility button at the top of the...
... some noise and the Ppower light flashes. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Then click Next. Click Properties or Preferences. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then click the Utility button at the top of the...
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... check pattern has no gaps in the printer until you don't see page 5 for instructions. Gaps in nozzle check pattern Gaps in its lines, click Finish. If there are both stay on page 22. otherwise the ink remaining in the lines, clean the print head again; It should be complete, with...Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 6. see any dried ink to replace it. This is empty. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to make sure you 're done. If your ink cartridges is empty and you...
... check pattern has no gaps in the printer until you don't see page 5 for instructions. Gaps in nozzle check pattern Gaps in its lines, click Finish. If there are both stay on page 22. otherwise the ink remaining in the lines, clean the print head again; It should be complete, with...Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 6. see any dried ink to replace it. This is empty. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to make sure you 're done. If your ink cartridges is empty and you...
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.... Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left to . 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 them. You can replace the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren't flashing. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also visit the EPSON ...
.... Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left to . 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 them. You can replace the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren't flashing. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also visit the EPSON ...
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... location. 1. Tape the ink cartridge holder to prepare it for details. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 11). 14 Open the printer cover. See the Start Here sheet for transportation in its original box or one...
... location. 1. Tape the ink cartridge holder to prepare it for details. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 11). 14 Open the printer cover. See the Start Here sheet for transportation in its original box or one...
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... the ink cartridges is on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It flashes when the printer is ready to print. Then replace the ink cartridge as described on page 19. Diagnosing...
... the ink cartridges is on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It flashes when the printer is ready to print. Then replace the ink cartridge as described on page 19. Diagnosing...
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...If the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your printer and computer. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. see page 5.) 4. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in ... light starts to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is that your printer or application software may have a problem with your computer. If nothing seems to clean the print head; Continue holding down the b maintenance button, then press ...
...If the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your printer and computer. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. see page 5.) 4. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in ... light starts to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is that your printer or application software may have a problem with your computer. If nothing seems to clean the print head; Continue holding down the b maintenance button, then press ...
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...31 or 32. ■ Run a printer check as described in your on your Windows online help system for use on a network. Your printer makes noise when you 've upgraded your printer for awhile. See your system. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for... instructions on configuring your printer and application software are not clogged. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install...
...31 or 32. ■ Run a printer check as described in your on your Windows online help system for use on a network. Your printer makes noise when you 've upgraded your printer for awhile. See your system. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for... instructions on configuring your printer and application software are not clogged. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install...
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...; The ink cartridges may also need cleaning; Make sure your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for instructions. 22 In Windows and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Print Quality Problems You see page 7. ■...hard disk or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you 're using . ■ Increase your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on . You may need more than the minimum requirements listed. see...
...; The ink cartridges may also need cleaning; Make sure your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for instructions. 22 In Windows and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Print Quality Problems You see page 7. ■...hard disk or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you 're using . ■ Increase your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on . You may need more than the minimum requirements listed. see...
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... Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the printer software. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may smear. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. For most papers, set for thicker paper ...Speed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; see page 7. 23 Set the lever to the left. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing, especially when you print on thicker paper or envelopes. Your printout is set ...
... Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the printer software. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may smear. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. For most papers, set for thicker paper ...Speed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; see page 7. 23 Set the lever to the left. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing, especially when you print on thicker paper or envelopes. Your printout is set ...
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.... You see page 5 for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old or low on -screen colors. See page 16 (Windows), page 20 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to get as close as ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Macintosh)-to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your...
.... You see page 5 for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old or low on -screen colors. See page 16 (Windows), page 20 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to get as close as ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Macintosh)-to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your...
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...press the z roll paper button to uncurl the entire roll-only about 9.3 inches. See page 5. ■ If you 're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of paper may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper... sure the paper settings in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning. The margins must be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in Windows, or as the active printer in your printer software are correct for your computer off the b maintenance...
...press the z roll paper button to uncurl the entire roll-only about 9.3 inches. See page 5. ■ If you 're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of paper may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper... sure the paper settings in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning. The margins must be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in Windows, or as the active printer in your printer software are correct for your computer off the b maintenance...
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... using P.I .M. II Plug-in for, 39 to 42 Aligning print head, 49 to 50 Automatic mode, 17, 20, 23 B Color Management settings Mac OS 8.5x to 9.x, 29 to 30 Mac OS X, 24 Windows, 26 Color problems, 62 ColorLife Photo Paper, 32 ColorSync, 24, 29 Control panel, 54, 55 ..., 61 Booklet, printing, 28 BorderFree printing, 33 to 34, 37 Bright White Paper, 32 Browser, 4 Buttons, printer, 54 C Cable, printer, 69 to 70 Cancelling printing, 18, 21, 24 Centering text or image, 27 Characters, incorrect, 65 Checking printer, 57 Cleaning print head, 43 to 45 printer, 51 sheets, 51 Collating print jobs, 17 D...
... using P.I .M. II Plug-in for, 39 to 42 Aligning print head, 49 to 50 Automatic mode, 17, 20, 23 B Color Management settings Mac OS 8.5x to 9.x, 29 to 30 Mac OS X, 24 Windows, 26 Color problems, 62 ColorLife Photo Paper, 32 ColorSync, 24, 29 Control panel, 54, 55 ..., 61 Booklet, printing, 28 BorderFree printing, 33 to 34, 37 Bright White Paper, 32 Browser, 4 Buttons, printer, 54 C Cable, printer, 69 to 70 Cancelling printing, 18, 21, 24 Centering text or image, 27 Characters, incorrect, 65 Checking printer, 57 Cleaning print head, 43 to 45 printer, 51 sheets, 51 Collating print jobs, 17 D...
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...Rotating image, 27 S Safety instructions, 71 to 72 Saving settings, 24, 26, 31 Self adhesive sheets, 32 Service, 67 to 68 Slow printing, 60 Smears, 61 Software photo, 3, 68 problems, solving, 58 to 59 uninstalling, 65 to 66 updates, 53 Source, Paper, 19, 27, 37 sRGB setting, 25... 53 USB, 66, 69, 70 Utilities Head Cleaning, 43 to 45 Print Head Alignment, 49 to 50 W Watermark, adding, 20, 28 Windows basic printing, 16 to 18 cancelling printing, 18 customizing print settings, 25 to 28 default settings, 18 layout settings, 28 Media Type setting, 17 printer status, 18 saving your settings, 26 setting...
...Rotating image, 27 S Safety instructions, 71 to 72 Saving settings, 24, 26, 31 Self adhesive sheets, 32 Service, 67 to 68 Slow printing, 60 Smears, 61 Software photo, 3, 68 problems, solving, 58 to 59 uninstalling, 65 to 66 updates, 53 Source, Paper, 19, 27, 37 sRGB setting, 25... 53 USB, 66, 69, 70 Utilities Head Cleaning, 43 to 45 Print Head Alignment, 49 to 50 W Watermark, adding, 20, 28 Windows basic printing, 16 to 18 cancelling printing, 18 customizing print settings, 25 to 28 default settings, 18 layout settings, 28 Media Type setting, 17 printer status, 18 saving your settings, 26 setting...
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MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 38 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 39 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 40 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46 PROBLEM SOLVING 47 Printer Parts 48 Diagnosing Printer Problems 49 Checking the Control Panel Lights 49 Running a Printer Check 51...
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 38 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 39 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 40 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46 PROBLEM SOLVING 47 Printer Parts 48 Diagnosing Printer Problems 49 Checking the Control Panel Lights 49 Running a Printer Check 51...
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...'t turn on page 46 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is off). You can also clean the print head by holding down the b maintenance...
...'t turn on page 46 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is off). You can also clean the print head by holding down the b maintenance...
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... clean the print head. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer list. Note: You can also turn off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280...
... clean the print head. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer list. Note: You can also turn off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280...
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... the b maintenance and P power lights are gaps in the printer until you 're done. otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. Maintaining Your Printer 39 If there are both stay on ink. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head again; If your ink cartridges is low on , an ink...
... the b maintenance and P power lights are gaps in the printer until you 're done. otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. Maintaining Your Printer 39 If there are both stay on ink. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head again; If your ink cartridges is low on , an ink...
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..., 34 to 36 Bright White paper, 33 Buttons, printer, 48 to 50 C Cable, printer, 63 Cancelling printing, 22, 26 Centering text or image, 29 Characters, incorrect, 58 Checking printer, 51 Cleaning print head, 37 to 38 printer, 45 sheets, 45 Color Management settings Mac OS X, 25, 32 Windows, 28 Color problems, 56 ColorLife Photo Paper, 33 ColorSync, 25, 31 Control panel...
..., 34 to 36 Bright White paper, 33 Buttons, printer, 48 to 50 C Cable, printer, 63 Cancelling printing, 22, 26 Centering text or image, 29 Characters, incorrect, 58 Checking printer, 51 Cleaning print head, 37 to 38 printer, 45 sheets, 45 Color Management settings Mac OS X, 25, 32 Windows, 28 Color problems, 56 ColorLife Photo Paper, 33 ColorSync, 25, 31 Control panel...