Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Technologies The core technologies used 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 the needs of specific users instead of offering a one printers. Detailed information on each component...
... Technologies The core technologies used 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 the needs of specific users instead of offering a one printers. Detailed information on each component...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be used in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are...
... tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be used in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... document. 5. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for the...
... document. 5. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for the...
Printer Basics
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...permit limited copying of copyrighted material in any consumable products other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No part of this publication may be liable to ...strictly comply with this product or third parties for use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers...
...permit limited copying of copyrighted material in any consumable products other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No part of this publication may be liable to ...strictly comply with this product or third parties for use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers...
Printer Basics
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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...
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...
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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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... settings: ■ Choose the Media Type for some Media Types.) 5. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Select the type of paper. ■ Set the slider in the... on all types of paper you 're not sure which setting to select, see your paper. You 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. ■ Set the Mode to the Print...
... settings: ■ Choose the Media Type for some Media Types.) 5. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Select the type of paper. ■ Set the slider in the... on all types of paper you 're not sure which setting to select, see your paper. You 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. ■ Set the Mode to the Print...
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... have left determines the level for all the colors shown Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to use the buttons to pause or resume printing Shows ink levels; You can still change your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon. 3. Other Windows systems: Click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Select the default settings you want to...
... have left determines the level for all the colors shown Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to use the buttons to pause or resume printing Shows ink levels; You can still change your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon. 3. Other Windows systems: Click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Select the default settings you want to...
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...down the J key and press the . (period) key. Open a photo or document. 2. 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 cancel printing Click on the Start Here sheet. 1. Then click here ...to view details of the selected print job and control print job priorities Click to check ink levels Tip:...
...down the J key and press the . (period) key. Open a photo or document. 2. 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 cancel printing Click on the Start Here sheet. 1. Then click here ...to view details of the selected print job and control print job priorities Click to check ink levels Tip:...
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Make the following window: Select your paper type (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...settings: ■ Choose the Media Type for your Media Type.) 23 The Macintosh OS X printer driver contains a subset of paper. ■ Set the slider in this book. If you're not sure which setting to... 9.x printer driver described in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select higher quality or faster printing. (...
Make the following window: Select your paper type (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...settings: ■ Choose the Media Type for your Media Type.) 23 The Macintosh OS X printer driver contains a subset of paper. ■ Set the slider in this book. If you're not sure which setting to... 9.x printer driver described in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select higher quality or faster printing. (...
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... EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (including roll paper) EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper (including roll paper) EPSON Semigloss Photo Paper (including roll paper) Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies 32 Select this paper . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Select the correct Media Type setting so your printer...
... EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (including roll paper) EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper (including roll paper) EPSON Semigloss Photo Paper (including roll paper) Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies 32 Select this paper . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Select the correct Media Type setting so your printer...
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...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... described on your computer (not over a network). You can deliver ink properly. Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. 5 It's a...
...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... described on your computer (not over a network). You can deliver ink properly. Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. 5 It's a...
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... select Print from the File menu. Then click the Utility button at the top of the dialog box. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then click OK. 3. Caution: Never turn off .... Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Click Properties or Preferences. When the...
... select Print from the File menu. Then click the Utility button at the top of the dialog box. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then click OK. 3. Caution: Never turn off .... Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 4. Click Properties or Preferences. When the...
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... a replacement; see any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. When the b maintenance and P power lights both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you don't see page 5 for instructions. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this :...lines, click Clean to replace it. 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 print. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you have a new cartridge....
... a replacement; see any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. When the b maintenance and P power lights both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you don't see page 5 for instructions. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this :...lines, click Clean to replace it. 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 print. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you have a new cartridge....
Printer Basics
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...: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Other products may also need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by hand. 8 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...
...: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Other products may also need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by hand. 8 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...
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3. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your hard drive. The cartridge rises from the top of the cartridge; Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which cartridge you may inhibit normal ...ink cartridge clamp. If ink gets in the printer software. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to replace: Windows: Check the ink level graphic in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on the left. Click OK, then click EPSON...
3. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in your hard drive. The cartridge rises from the top of the cartridge; Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Check the ink levels in the printer driver to see which cartridge you may inhibit normal ...ink cartridge clamp. If ink gets in the printer software. Black cartridge Color cartridge 9 Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to replace: Windows: Check the ink level graphic in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder on the left. Click OK, then click EPSON...
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... replacement button and close it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on the ink cartridge clamp until 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 5 minutes. 10 Caution: Don't place the ...hooks on the hooks. If you close the printer cover. Lower the cartridge so that Hooks the tabs rest on the holder clamp; The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Make sure the cartridge tabs are...
... replacement button and close it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on the ink cartridge clamp until 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 5 minutes. 10 Caution: Don't place the ...hooks on the hooks. If you close the printer cover. Lower the cartridge so that Hooks the tabs rest on the holder clamp; The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Make sure the cartridge tabs are...
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...vertical lines, you check the print head alignment. 2. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to use the Print Head Alignment utility. 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 the Utility menu. Tip: For best results,... load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer list. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. You see this window on but not printing...
...vertical lines, you check the print head alignment. 2. Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to use the Print Head Alignment utility. 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 the Utility menu. Tip: For best results,... load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer list. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. You see this window on but not printing...
Printer Basics
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... abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for the Ppower light to clean any cleaning sheets included with a soft, damp cloth. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Never use a soft brush to go out.... 2. they can damage the printer components and case. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable. 3. Don't use any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with special media; Turn off the printer and wait for cleaning; they may jam...
... abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for the Ppower light to clean any cleaning sheets included with a soft, damp cloth. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Never use a soft brush to go out.... 2. they can damage the printer components and case. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable. 3. Don't use any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 4. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with special media; Turn off the printer and wait for cleaning; they may jam...
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...If you notice a decline in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. Be sure to the printer with it . Secure the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in the original box using the protective materials that came with tape as ...you need to prepare it for details. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. See the Start Here sheet for transportation in the far...
...If you notice a decline in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. Be sure to the printer with it . Secure the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in the original box using the protective materials that came with tape as ...you need to prepare it for details. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. See the Start Here sheet for transportation in the far...