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...Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Removing and 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 ...Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 58 Printing Problems 59 Print Quality Problems 60 Problems with Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 34 PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print 34 Using Film Factory 35 Using the P.I.M. Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing ...
...Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Removing and 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 ...Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software 58 Printing Problems 59 Print Quality Problems 60 Problems with Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x 34 PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print 34 Using Film Factory 35 Using the P.I.M. Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing ...
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...recommended method when the printer is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn on page 4. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. Follow the instructions 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 14 For more details, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as...
...recommended method when the printer is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn on page 4. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. Follow the instructions 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 14 For more details, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as...
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... is flashing or on your hard drive. Then click Next. Make sure the printer is loaded in the printer list. 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). When the Ppower...the screen to 9.x: Open an application and select Print from the File menu. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Then click OK. 3. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. Windows: Open an application and ...
... is flashing or on your hard drive. Then click Next. Make sure the printer is loaded in the printer list. 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). When the Ppower...the screen to 9.x: Open an application and select Print from the File menu. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Then click OK. 3. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. Windows: Open an application and ...
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...Problems" on ink. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to replace it. see any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If you have a new cartridge. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line .... It should be complete, with no gaps in the lines, clean the print head again; 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 its lines, click Finish. This is empty. If the nozzle check pattern...
...Problems" on ink. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to replace it. see any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If you have a new cartridge. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line .... It should be complete, with no gaps in the lines, clean the print head again; 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 its lines, click Finish. This is empty. If the nozzle check pattern...
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... printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. Use these steps to the ink cartridge replacement position. You can replace the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren't flashing. When an installed ink cartridge is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON...
... printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. Use these steps to the ink cartridge replacement position. You can replace the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren't flashing. When an installed ink cartridge is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON...
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... printing. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on your main printer settings dialog box. Warning: Keep ink out of the... for instructions on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Caution: You must...Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to replace: Windows: Check the ink level graphic in your hard drive. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which...
... printing. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on your main printer settings dialog box. Warning: Keep ink out of the... for instructions on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Caution: You must...Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to replace: Windows: Check the ink level graphic in your hard drive. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which...
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...Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. 7. you may damage the clamp when you insert it . 8. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly Tabs as you close the printer cover. Press down firmly on the holder clamp; Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it .... Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than...
...Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. 7. you may damage the clamp when you insert it . 8. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly Tabs as you close the printer cover. Press down firmly on the holder clamp; Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it .... Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than...
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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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... ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. To find out which cartridge is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some...
... ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. To find out which cartridge is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. Diagnosing Printer Problems You can diagnose some...
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... on roll paper, press the b maintenance button to clear the jam. If in the power cord securely, and turn the printer back on. If both lights come on after you've replaced a cartridge, you 're printing on sheet paper, press the b maintenance button to pull it out. See page 29 for at... empty. 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 any jammed paper. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check for details about clearing roll paper jams. P and b are off When both lights...
... on roll paper, press the b maintenance button to clear the jam. If in the power cord securely, and turn the printer back on. If both lights come on after you've replaced a cartridge, you 're printing on sheet paper, press the b maintenance button to pull it out. See page 29 for at... empty. 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 any jammed paper. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check for details about clearing roll paper jams. P and b are off When both lights...
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...(Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you need replacing. For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your system's memory (RAM). If you're printing a high-resolution ...lines). ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; see page 7. ■ Try using . ■ Increase your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to 9.x, these settings are on the Print Settings window. ■ If you 're not using Automatic mode....
...(Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for instructions. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you need replacing. For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your system's memory (RAM). If you're printing a high-resolution ...lines). ■ The print head nozzles may also need cleaning; see page 7. ■ Try using . ■ Increase your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to 9.x, these settings are on the Print Settings window. ■ If you 're not using Automatic mode....
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...ink. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be face up). To replace an ink cartridge, see page 5 for instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. If...sure your image may also need cleaning; 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 loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your printer is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position, as shown to the 0 position. ■...
...ink. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be face up). To replace an ink cartridge, see page 5 for instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. If...sure your image may also need cleaning; 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 loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your printer is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position, as shown to the 0 position. ■...
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...of paper with the printable side up; To replace an ink cartridge, see your software documentation. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Your printout is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. see wrong or missing colors. ■ If you can never exactly match...check if you loaded. see page 7. ■ Try turning off PhotoEnhance™ . You see page 5 for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your monitor profile. See page 16 (Windows), page 20 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS ...
...of paper with the printable side up; To replace an ink cartridge, see your software documentation. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. Your printout is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. see wrong or missing colors. ■ If you can never exactly match...check if you loaded. see page 7. ■ Try turning off PhotoEnhance™ . You see page 5 for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your monitor profile. See page 16 (Windows), page 20 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS ...
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...instructions and return authorization. You are responsible for packing the printer and for replacement of the covered printer will be free from the date of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement printer or part may be fixed and sent back to the ...address in workmanship and materials for the defective unit, Epson will be made freight collect. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that the EPSON printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and...
...instructions and return authorization. You are responsible for packing the printer and for replacement of the covered printer will be free from the date of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement printer or part may be fixed and sent back to the ...address in workmanship and materials for the defective unit, Epson will be made freight collect. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that the EPSON printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and...
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...2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with P.I.M. II Plug-in, 39 to 42 ICM setting, 25 Image, resizing, 28 Incorrect characters, 65 Incorrect colors, 62 Ink cartridge replacing, 45 to 48 safety instructions, 72 Ink jet transparencies, 32 Ink level, 18, 20, 45, 47, 55 Ink setting, 17, 20, 23 ... 20, 23, 32 MicroWeave setting, 60 Mirror images, 64 MonacoEZcolor, 3, 68 Monitor3, EPSON, 21 Monitoring ink level, 18, 20, 21, 45, 47, 55 Moving printer, 52 N Network printing, 59 Noise, printer, 59 Nozzle check pattern, 44 to 45 Help, EPSON, 67 High Speed setting, 60 Holding a print job, 18, 21, 24 I ICC ...
...2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with P.I.M. II Plug-in, 39 to 42 ICM setting, 25 Image, resizing, 28 Incorrect characters, 65 Incorrect colors, 62 Ink cartridge replacing, 45 to 48 safety instructions, 72 Ink jet transparencies, 32 Ink level, 18, 20, 45, 47, 55 Ink setting, 17, 20, 23 ... 20, 23, 32 MicroWeave setting, 60 Mirror images, 64 MonacoEZcolor, 3, 68 Monitor3, EPSON, 21 Monitoring ink level, 18, 20, 21, 45, 47, 55 Moving printer, 52 N Network printing, 59 Noise, printer, 59 Nozzle check pattern, 44 to 45 Help, EPSON, 67 High Speed setting, 60 Holding a print job, 18, 21, 24 I ICC ...
Printer Basics (For use with printer drivers posted on 10/20/04)
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... 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 Problems and Solutions 52 Problems...
... 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 Problems and Solutions 52 Problems...
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...the nozzles so they can decline. This section explains how to maintain good print quality. 37 Maintaining Your Printer This section covers the following: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 39 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 43 ■ ..."Cleaning the Printer" on page 45 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 46 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly...
...the nozzles so they can decline. This section explains how to maintain good print quality. 37 Maintaining Your Printer This section covers the following: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 39 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 43 ■ ..."Cleaning the Printer" on page 45 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 46 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly...
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... light flashes. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Click Properties or Preferences. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in "Print Quality Problems" on page 54. You can 't clean ... Cleaning Utility 1. Note: You can also turn off . Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Then click OK. 3. If you don't see the next section for more than 5 minutes. 5. Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details). 6. The nozzle...
... light flashes. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Click Properties or Preferences. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in "Print Quality Problems" on page 54. You can 't clean ... Cleaning Utility 1. Note: You can also turn off . Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Then click OK. 3. If you don't see the next section for more than 5 minutes. 5. Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details). 6. The nozzle...
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... the print head, you print. see page 37 for instructions. When an installed ink cartridge is a good time to replace it if you need to . Maintaining Your Printer 39 If your ink cartridges is empty. Caution: You cannot print if either ink cartridge is low on , an ink...both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you have a new cartridge. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you can replace the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren't flashing. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head...
... the print head, you print. see page 37 for instructions. When an installed ink cartridge is a good time to replace it if you need to . Maintaining Your Printer 39 If your ink cartridges is empty. Caution: You cannot print if either ink cartridge is low on , an ink...both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you have a new cartridge. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you can replace the cartridge even if the b maintenance and P power lights aren't flashing. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head...
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... referral. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. Make sure the printer is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them and before...
... referral. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. Make sure the printer is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them and before...