Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to achieve more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can produce a number of nozzles on the print head. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth...
... ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to achieve more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can produce a number of nozzles on the print head. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth...
Printer Basics
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... Installing Ink Cartridges 46 Aligning the Print Head 49 Cleaning the Printer 51 Transporting the Printer 52 PROBLEM SOLVING 53 Identifying Printer Parts 54 Diagnosing Printer Problems 55 Checking the Control Panel Lights 55 Running a Printer Check 57 Problems and Solutions 58 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 58 Printing Problems 59 Print Quality Problems 60 Problems with...
... Installing Ink Cartridges 46 Aligning the Print Head 49 Cleaning the Printer 51 Transporting the Printer 52 PROBLEM SOLVING 53 Identifying Printer Parts 54 Diagnosing Printer Problems 55 Checking the Control Panel Lights 55 Running a Printer Check 57 Problems and Solutions 58 Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 58 Printing Problems 59 Print Quality Problems 60 Problems with...
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... holding down the b maintenance button on page 4. 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 connected directly to your printer for three seconds (when the b maintenance light is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn...
... holding down the b maintenance button on page 4. 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 connected directly to your printer for three seconds (when the b maintenance light is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn...
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Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to clean the print head. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Note: You can't clean the print head if the b maintenance light is loaded in the printer list. Then click the Utility button...
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to clean the print head. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Note: You can't clean the print head if the b maintenance light is loaded in the printer list. Then click the Utility button...
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... b maintenance and P power lights are gaps in the dot pattern. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may dry out. 7 otherwise the ink remaining in the printer until you 're done. It should look something like this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times...are both stay on, an ink cartridge is a good time to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If your ink cartridges is empty. This is empty and you print. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to replace it. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine ...
... b maintenance and P power lights are gaps in the dot pattern. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may dry out. 7 otherwise the ink remaining in the printer until you 're done. It should look something like this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times...are both stay on, an ink cartridge is a good time to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If your ink cartridges is empty. This is empty and you print. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to replace it. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine ...
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... ink cartridges: 1. 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. Use these steps to replace it if you must complete all the steps ... When you begin. Ink cartridge replacement button Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. sales only). In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Make sure the printer is more than six months old, you may cause damage to the ink...
... ink cartridges: 1. 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. Use these steps to replace it if you must complete all the steps ... When you begin. Ink cartridge replacement button Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. sales only). In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Make sure the printer is more than six months old, you may cause damage to the ink...
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...'t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 10 7. you may damage the clamp when you close the printer cover. Press down firmly on the hooks. Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it . Charging takes about one minute. Lower the cartridge so ... slightly Tabs as you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. If you insert it . 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
...'t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 10 7. you may damage the clamp when you close the printer cover. Press down firmly on the hooks. Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it . Charging takes about one minute. Lower the cartridge so ... slightly Tabs as you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. If you insert it . 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
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.... Then click the Utility tab. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer whenever you may need to print an alignment page for black printing. You see this window on the screen to align the print head. Tip: For best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer list. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder...
.... Then click the Utility tab. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer whenever you may need to print an alignment page for black printing. You see this window on the screen to align the print head. Tip: For best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer list. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder...
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... ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 5); Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Open the printer cover. Be sure to the printer with it for details. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the output tray...
... ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 5); Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Open the printer cover. Be sure to the printer with it for details. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the output tray...
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... the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. P and b flash When both the lights flash, one of the ink cartridges is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is ready to print. Then replace the ink cartridge as described on...
... the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. P and b flash When both the lights flash, one of the ink cartridges is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is ready to print. Then replace the ink cartridge as described on...
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... material, as described on page 7. Turn off and b is jammed, do one of the print head, or you 're printing on roll paper, press the b maintenance button to turn the printer back on. If that doesn't work , turn the printer on again. ■ Make sure the outlet is working and is empty. P and b ...turn off When both lights come on after you've replaced a cartridge, you 're printing on , one of ink. If paper is out of the following: ■ If you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON. If that doesn't work , see page 13 for at least three seconds to try...
... material, as described on page 7. Turn off and b is jammed, do one of the print head, or you 're printing on roll paper, press the b maintenance button to turn the printer back on. If that doesn't work , turn the printer on again. ■ Make sure the outlet is working and is empty. P and b ...turn off When both lights come on after you've replaced a cartridge, you 're printing on , one of ink. If paper is out of the following: ■ If you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON. If that doesn't work , see page 13 for at least three seconds to try...
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... in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer and computer. If the check page doesn't print, you need to clean the print head; Try the suggestions in the printer. 3. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. Only the nozzle check pattern... a problem with your printer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Hold down the b maintenance button until the Ppower light starts to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your computer...
... in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer and computer. If the check page doesn't print, you need to clean the print head; Try the suggestions in the printer. 3. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. Only the nozzle check pattern... a problem with your printer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Hold down the b maintenance button until the Ppower light starts to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on your computer...
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... computer manufacturer. ■ If you 're printing on your system from an earlier version of Windows. ■ Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. ■ If you 're printing over a network, see page 5. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it 's not...
... computer manufacturer. ■ If you 're printing on your system from an earlier version of Windows. ■ Make sure the Universal Serial Bus Controller is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. ■ If you 're printing over a network, see page 5. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it 's not...
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... the printable side of the paper is too slow. Make sure your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; If you're printing a high-resolution image, you 're not using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode. It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink... . See page 16 (Windows), page 20 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to Speed. ■ Turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for help.
... the printable side of the paper is too slow. Make sure your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; If you're printing a high-resolution image, you 're not using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode. It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink... . See page 16 (Windows), page 20 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to Speed. ■ Turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for help.
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...paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your printer is faint or has gaps in the printer software. If it 's in the + position, your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may smear. Your printout is set the paper thickness ... or low on ink. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. see page 7. 23 Set the lever to the 0 position. If you print on thicker paper or envelopes. For most papers, set for instructions. ■ Check the paper...
...paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your printer is faint or has gaps in the printer software. If it 's in the + position, your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may smear. Your printout is set the paper thickness ... or low on ink. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. see page 7. 23 Set the lever to the 0 position. If you print on thicker paper or envelopes. For most papers, set for instructions. ■ Check the paper...
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Also check if you loaded. see wrong or missing colors. ■ If you can never exactly match your application and printer software are set for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your monitor is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. ...on the Advanced dialog box (Windows or Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old or low on -screen colors. See page 25 or page 29 for instructions. ■ You may need cleaning; See page 25 or page...
Also check if you loaded. see wrong or missing colors. ■ If you can never exactly match your application and printer software are set for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your monitor is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. ...on the Advanced dialog box (Windows or Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old or low on -screen colors. See page 25 or page 29 for instructions. ■ You may need cleaning; See page 25 or page...
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...is curled, roll the paper inside the uncurling sheet in your printer software are correct for your paper size. See "Printer Specifications" in your printer is selected in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ The print head nozzles may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper ...re printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of the page. You don't need cleaning. If Sheet Feeder (or Auto Sheet Feeder) is selected, paper will feed unnecessarily after you turn off . The margins must be inverted.) The printer prints blank...
...is curled, roll the paper inside the uncurling sheet in your printer software are correct for your paper size. See "Printer Specifications" in your printer is selected in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ The print head nozzles may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper ...re printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of the page. You don't need cleaning. If Sheet Feeder (or Auto Sheet Feeder) is selected, paper will feed unnecessarily after you turn off . The margins must be inverted.) The printer prints blank...
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...before using it. ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; You may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. This could damage the print head. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of ...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 instructions. if liquid has entered the printer; there may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you handle used ink cartridges;...
...before using it. ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; You may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. This could damage the print head. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of ...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 instructions. if liquid has entered the printer; there may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you handle used ink cartridges;...
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...3 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 to... 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...
...3 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 to... 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...