Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...with more tone representations for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas... per inch (DPI) is involved in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of nozzles on the print head. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. 1. Here's how it ...
...with more tone representations for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas... per inch (DPI) is involved in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of nozzles on the print head. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. 1. Here's how it ...
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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...
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...
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.... Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn on the control panel for a long time, the print quality can decline. 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). Caution: When you may need to your computer (not over a network). This unclogs the ...
.... Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn on the control panel for a long time, the print quality can decline. 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). Caution: When you may need to your computer (not over a network). This unclogs the ...
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...to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next section for more than 5 minutes. 5. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check ...pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. When...
...to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next section for more than 5 minutes. 5. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check ...pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. When...
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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 have a new cartridge. When the b maintenance and P power lights both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you don't see... pattern has white lines, click Clean to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head again; You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be...
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 have a new cartridge. When the b maintenance and P power lights both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you don't see... pattern has white lines, click Clean to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the lines, clean the print head again; You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be...
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... replacement button Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. When you can also visit the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766. Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left to replace ink cartridges: 1. ... 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 ink cartridges and do not refill them. Use these steps to the ink cartridge replacement position. sales only). Follow...
... replacement button Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. When you can also visit the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766. Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves left to replace ink cartridges: 1. ... 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 ink cartridges and do not refill them. Use these steps to the ink cartridge replacement position. sales only). Follow...
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...the cartridge tabs are positioned above the hooks 9. Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it . The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. When it snaps into place. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing ... or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 10 Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly Tabs as you insert it . 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Lower the cartridge so that Hooks the tabs rest on the holder clamp; 7. Caution: Don't...
...the cartridge tabs are positioned above the hooks 9. Press the ink cartridge replacement button and close it . The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. When it snaps into place. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing ... or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 10 Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly Tabs as you insert it . 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Lower the cartridge so that Hooks the tabs rest on the holder clamp; 7. Caution: Don't...
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... not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded. Make sure the printer is on your hard drive. Click Properties or Preferences. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer whenever you may need to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on your screen: 11...
... not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded. Make sure the printer is on your hard drive. Click Properties or Preferences. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer whenever you may need to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on your screen: 11...
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... a decline in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer some distance, you transport it. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Remove any...
... a decline in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer some distance, you transport it. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Remove any...
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... out which cartridge is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It flashes when the printer is low on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. It also flashes when the print head moves to 9.x: Click the ink level icon in this section, or running...
... out which cartridge is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. It flashes when the printer is low on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. It also flashes when the print head moves to 9.x: Click the ink level icon in this section, or running...
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P is off and b is on Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head, or you removed all the packing material, as described on Paper is turned on. ■ Turn off the printer, plug in doubt, try to clear the jam. Also, make sure you may have an internal error... paper. Determine which cartridge is out or loaded incorrectly, load or reload your dealer or EPSON. If that doesn't work , see page 13 for contact information. P and b are on When both lights are off, the printer is not receiving power. Then replace the cartridge as described on . Turn off the...
P is off and b is on Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head, or you removed all the packing material, as described on Paper is turned on. ■ Turn off the printer, plug in doubt, try to clear the jam. Also, make sure you may have an internal error... paper. Determine which cartridge is out or loaded incorrectly, load or reload your dealer or EPSON. If that doesn't work , see page 13 for contact information. P and b are on When both lights are off, the printer is not receiving power. Then replace the cartridge as described on . Turn off the...
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...b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. To end the check, turn on your dealer or EPSON as described on page 20. Follow these steps: 1. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may not be installed correctly. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn the...(If the pattern has gaps in the printer. 3. see page 5.) 4. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off after it . Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. If nothing seems to clean the print head;
...b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. To end the check, turn on your dealer or EPSON as described on page 20. Follow these steps: 1. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may not be installed correctly. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn the...(If the pattern has gaps in the printer. 3. see page 5.) 4. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off after it . Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. If nothing seems to clean the print head;
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... make sure your on a network. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for network printing, as described in your printer and application software are not clogged. See your printer for use on -screen Reference Guide. If it's not working... connected securely and the cable meets the system requirements on page 31 or 32. ■ Run a printer check as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you 're printing over ...
... make sure your on a network. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for network printing, as described in your printer and application software are not clogged. See your printer for use on -screen Reference Guide. If it's not working... connected securely and the cable meets the system requirements on page 31 or 32. ■ Run a printer check as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. ■ If you're printing on a network, you 're printing over ...
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...11 for thicker paper or envelopes. You may be face up). 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 instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. see page 7. 23 ■ ...Set the paper thickness lever to turn off High Speed in the printer software. Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ Make sure your printer...
...11 for thicker paper or envelopes. You may be face up). 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 instructions. ■ Check the paper thickness lever position. see page 7. 23 ■ ...Set the paper thickness lever to turn off High Speed in the printer software. Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ Make sure your printer...
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...(Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may need to 9.x) or the Color Management dialog box (OS X). ■ Your printed colors can use a color management system-such as ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Macintosh)-to get as... 32 for guidelines. ■ Make sure your application and printer software are set for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your software documentation. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it is calibrated correctly. ■ Try...
...(Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x), or page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may need to 9.x) or the Color Management dialog box (OS X). ■ Your printed colors can use a color management system-such as ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Macintosh)-to get as... 32 for guidelines. ■ Make sure your application and printer software are set for instructions. ■ The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your software documentation. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it is calibrated correctly. ■ Try...
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...Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in the direction opposite to the paper's curl. See "Printer Specifications" in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ The print head nozzles may feed unnecessarily when you turn on -screen Reference Guide. 26 See page 16 (Windows), page 19 ...the light to go off Flip Horizontal in the Advanced dialog box or the mirror setting in your application. (If you're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of paper may need to uncurl the entire roll-only about 9.3 inches...
...Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in the direction opposite to the paper's curl. See "Printer Specifications" in the Macintosh Chooser or Print Center. ■ The print head nozzles may feed unnecessarily when you turn on -screen Reference Guide. 26 See page 16 (Windows), page 19 ...the light to go off Flip Horizontal in the Advanced dialog box or the mirror setting in your application. (If you're printing on EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of paper may need to uncurl the entire roll-only about 9.3 inches...
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...installing them. ■ Store ink cartridges 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 instructions. this can cause leakage. ■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to warm...; Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to make sure the print head is needed to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; You may be ink remaining ...
...installing them. ■ Store ink cartridges 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 instructions. this can cause leakage. ■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to warm...; Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to make sure the print head is needed to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; You may be ink remaining ...
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...Adobe Photoshop, 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 56 ... 65 Checking printer, 57 Cleaning print head, 43 to 45 printer, 51 sheets, 51 Collating print jobs, 17 D Default settings, Windows, 18 Documentation, 4 to 6 Double-Sided Matte Paper, 32 Double-sided printing, 23, 28 E Economy setting, 25, 29 Electronic manual, 4 to 56 39 II plug-in , 39 to 42 EPSON accessories, 46...
...Adobe Photoshop, 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 56 ... 65 Checking printer, 57 Cleaning print head, 43 to 45 printer, 51 sheets, 51 Collating print jobs, 17 D Default settings, Windows, 18 Documentation, 4 to 6 Double-Sided Matte Paper, 32 Double-sided printing, 23, 28 E Economy setting, 25, 29 Electronic manual, 4 to 56 39 II plug-in , 39 to 42 EPSON accessories, 46...
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..., 35 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting, 64 G Gamma setting, 26, 30 Glossy media, 32 H Head Cleaning utility, 43 to 45, 57 Exif Print description, 2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with... 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,... 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 ...
..., 35 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting, 64 G Gamma setting, 26, 30 Glossy media, 32 H Head Cleaning utility, 43 to 45, 57 Exif Print description, 2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with... 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,... 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 ...
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...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 Stickers, 32 Support,...68 Thickness lever, 61 Transfer Paper, Iron-On, 32, 64 Transparencies, 32 Transporting printer, 52 Troubleshooting, 53 to 65 U Uninstalling software, 65 to 66 Updates, software, 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...
...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 Stickers, 32 Support,...68 Thickness lever, 61 Transfer Paper, Iron-On, 32, 64 Transparencies, 32 Transporting printer, 52 Troubleshooting, 53 to 65 U Uninstalling software, 65 to 66 Updates, software, 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...