Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of offering a one printers. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement Epson Papers Epson...
... in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of offering a one printers. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement Epson Papers Epson...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... produce a number of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in the lightest areas of nozzles...
... produce a number of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in the lightest areas of nozzles...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... are specifically designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Specifications subject to meet every printing need. 4. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type...
... are specifically designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Specifications subject to meet every printing need. 4. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type...
Printer Basics
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...ink jet printers. EPSON encourages each user to other than those marks. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, and EPSON Store are service marks, and ColorLife, EPSON Software, PhotoEnhance, and BorderFree are trademarks of this EPSON printer. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. Neither SEIKO EPSON... instructions. Printed in those designated as some people assume. ii CPD-15633 1/03 Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are for use of Epson America, Inc. Copyright © 2003 by any and all rights in USA. General...
...ink jet printers. EPSON encourages each user to other than those marks. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, and EPSON Store are service marks, and ColorLife, EPSON Software, PhotoEnhance, and BorderFree are trademarks of this EPSON printer. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. Neither SEIKO EPSON... instructions. Printed in those designated as some people assume. ii CPD-15633 1/03 Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are for use of Epson America, Inc. Copyright © 2003 by any and all rights in USA. General...
Printer Basics
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... 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 Panel Lights 55 Running a Printer Check 57 ... 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...
... 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 Panel Lights 55 Running a Printer Check 57 ... 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...
Printer Basics
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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.
Printer Basics
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... white photograph, or Black to print a grayscale or black text document. ■ Set the Mode to save your printer settings window. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK 4. It's the easiest way to select high-quality or... faster printing. (The slider may not be available for your paper. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button...
... white photograph, or Black to print a grayscale or black text document. ■ Set the Mode to save your printer settings window. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK 4. It's the easiest way to select high-quality or... faster printing. (The slider may not be available for your paper. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button...
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Click OK when you are printing over a network Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Shows ink levels; Does not appear if you 're finished. the color of ink with the least amount left . Right-click your applications. Select Properties (Windows XP, 98, or Me), Printing Preferences (Windows 2000... you have Windows XP, click the Printing Preferences button. 5. You can use for all your application program. You can also see how much ink you want different settings for all your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon. 3. After a moment, this procedure. 18
Click OK when you are printing over a network Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Shows ink levels; Does not appear if you 're finished. the color of ink with the least amount left . Right-click your applications. Select Properties (Windows XP, 98, or Me), Printing Preferences (Windows 2000... you have Windows XP, click the Printing Preferences button. 5. You can use for all your application program. You can also see how much ink you want different settings for all your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon. 3. After a moment, this procedure. 18
Printer Basics
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...Click Print to select higher quality or faster printing. (The slider may not be available for your ink levels. 7. If you're not sure which setting to select, see page 32) Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed (for your paper type (see page 32. ■ For... Ink, select Color to print a color document or black and white photograph, or Black to print a grayscale or black text document...
...Click Print to select higher quality or faster printing. (The slider may not be available for your ink levels. 7. If you're not sure which setting to select, see page 32) Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed (for your paper type (see page 32. ■ For... Ink, select Color to print a color document or black and white photograph, or Black to print a grayscale or black text document...
Printer Basics
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.... If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this window: Click to restart your printer to the Print Center as described on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . Open a photo or document. 2. Then click here to view details of... the selected print job and control print job priorities Click to check ink levels Tip: If you're...
.... If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this window: Click to restart your printer to the Print Center as described on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . Open a photo or document. 2. Then click here to view details of... the selected print job and control print job priorities Click to check ink levels Tip: If you're...
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If you're not sure which setting to select, see page 32. ■ For Ink, select Color to print color documents or black and white photographs, and Black to print grayscale or black text documents. ■ Set the mode to select higher quality or ...to Automatic. Make the following window: Select your paper type (see page 32) Select Color for color documents and black and white photographs Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed (for faster printing) Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. For example, double-sided printing is not available on all types...
If you're not sure which setting to select, see page 32. ■ For Ink, select Color to print color documents or black and white photographs, and Black to print grayscale or black text documents. ■ Set the mode to select higher quality or ...to Automatic. Make the following window: Select your paper type (see page 32) Select Color for color documents and black and white photographs Select Automatic mode Select Quality or Speed (for faster printing) Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. For example, double-sided printing is not available on all types...
Printer Basics
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... printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON...
... printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON...
Printer Basics
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... quality declines. Cleaning the Print Head If your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. 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 printed image is unexpectedly light,...
... quality declines. Cleaning the Print Head If your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. 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 printed image is unexpectedly light,...
Printer Basics
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... Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on but not printing, and the b maintenance light is loaded in the printer list. Then click OK. 3. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Follow ...Caution: Never turn off . When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Follow the instructions on . The nozzle check pattern...
... Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on but not printing, and the b maintenance light is loaded in the printer list. Then click OK. 3. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Follow ...Caution: Never turn off . When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Follow the instructions on . The nozzle check pattern...
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... pattern has no gaps in "Print Quality Problems" on ink. If there are both stay on, an ink cartridge is low on page 22. otherwise the ink remaining in the lines, clean the print head again; You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and ...solutions in the dot pattern. It should be complete, with no gaps in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; see any dried ink to make sure you have a new cartridge. Caution: You cannot print if either ink cartridge is a good time to soften-and then try cleaning the print head ...
... pattern has no gaps in "Print Quality Problems" on ink. If there are both stay on, an ink cartridge is low on page 22. otherwise the ink remaining in the lines, clean the print head again; You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and ...solutions in the dot pattern. It should be complete, with no gaps in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; see any dried ink to make sure you have a new cartridge. Caution: You cannot print if either ink cartridge is a good time to soften-and then try cleaning the print head ...
Printer Basics
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...Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before you begin. When you have a new ink cartridge before the expiration date on and not printing. 2. sales only). In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Open the printer... the steps in one session. Use these steps to . Ink cartridge replacement button Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Other products may also need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 ...
...Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before you begin. When you have a new ink cartridge before the expiration date on and not printing. 2. sales only). In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Open the printer... the steps in one session. Use these steps to . Ink cartridge replacement button Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Other products may also need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 ...
Printer Basics
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... the software. The cartridge rises from the top of the cartridge; Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in the printer list. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which cartridge you need to 9.x: Click the...
... the software. The cartridge rises from the top of the cartridge; Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in the printer list. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which cartridge you need to 9.x: Click the...
Printer Basics
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...place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on . Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on the holder clamp; The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Make sure the cartridge tabs are positioned above ... Lower the cartridge so that Hooks the tabs rest on the ink cartridge clamp until it . Press down firmly on the hooks. you may damage the clamp when you close the printer cover. The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. 7. Tilt the ...
...place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on . Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on the holder clamp; The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Make sure the cartridge tabs are positioned above ... Lower the cartridge so that Hooks the tabs rest on the ink cartridge clamp until it . Press down firmly on the hooks. you may damage the clamp when you close the printer cover. The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. 7. Tilt the ...
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...printing, and letter-size paper is on a network, to print an alignment page for black printing. Tip: For best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer list. You see this window on your hard drive. Then click OK. 3. You see the Utility menu. Macintosh OS X: Open ... the print head alignment. 2. Follow these steps: 1. Click Properties or Preferences. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to align the print head. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer whenever you may need to 9.x: Click the Utility button. Follow the instructions on your screen: 11
...printing, and letter-size paper is on a network, to print an alignment page for black printing. Tip: For best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer list. You see this window on your hard drive. Then click OK. 3. You see the Utility menu. Macintosh OS X: Open ... the print head alignment. 2. Follow these steps: 1. Click Properties or Preferences. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to align the print head. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer whenever you may need to 9.x: Click the Utility button. Follow the instructions on your screen: 11
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... times a year. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with special media; Caution: Don't touch the gears inside the printer. Don't use any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. Don't get water on the printer components, and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. they may jam inside the printer. 13 they can damage...
... times a year. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with special media; Caution: Don't touch the gears inside the printer. Don't use any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. Don't get water on the printer components, and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. they may jam inside the printer. 13 they can damage...