Product Information Guide
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...If there are still flashing, contact Epson. red ) paper and red H ink lights flash Paper may be connected to remove it is expended or not installed. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Checking the Printer Lights The lights on the front of the print head or the printer may have just installed a new... cartridge, it may be cleaned. Wait a few seconds, then turn on the printer. Red ) paper light flashes and green...
...If there are still flashing, contact Epson. red ) paper and red H ink lights flash Paper may be connected to remove it is expended or not installed. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Checking the Printer Lights The lights on the front of the print head or the printer may have just installed a new... cartridge, it may be cleaned. Wait a few seconds, then turn on the printer. Red ) paper light flashes and green...
Product Information Guide
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... are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer often it . 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 9 Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is not inserted in progress. Then clean the print head again. If you may need to print a few pages at least 6 hours. You see a screen like the following : 4. Select...
... are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer often it . 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 9 Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is not inserted in progress. Then clean the print head again. If you may need to print a few pages at least 6 hours. You see a screen like the following : 4. Select...
Product Information Guide
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..., or you need to clean the print head. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the printer. 2. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Realignment, then click Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this one: Print head needs to align the print head. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 Click Next, then click Print to exit the Print Head Alignment utility. 10 - If you...
..., or you need to clean the print head. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the printer. 2. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Realignment, then click Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this one: Print head needs to align the print head. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 Click Next, then click Print to exit the Print Head Alignment utility. 10 - If you...
Product Information Guide
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... of your cartridges ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Before printing, replace the expended cartridge. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light ...gets in your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. This could damage the print head. You see a message on the package. If it . 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 11 Checking the Ink Status To check your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. The IC...
... of your cartridges ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Before printing, replace the expended cartridge. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light ...gets in your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. This could damage the print head. You see a message on the package. If it . 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 11 Checking the Ink Status To check your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. The IC...
Product Information Guide
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... you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the low or expended cartridges, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 After the printer identifies all the steps in one cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves to refill...
... you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the low or expended cartridges, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 After the printer identifies all the steps in one cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves to refill...
Product Information Guide
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... and turn it . if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head; Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may leak from the cartridges. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 Unplug the power cord from the sheet feeder and close...
... and turn it . if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head; Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may leak from the cartridges. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 Unplug the power cord from the sheet feeder and close...
Start Here
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...Guide Basic steps for support, please have the following information ready: • Product name (Epson Stylus Photo 1400) • Product serial number (located on and the USB cable is turned on the back of the printer) • Proof of purchase (such as described in "Any Questions?". • Turn off...requirements listed in the printer. On-screen Reference Guide Click the desktop shortcut for three minutes or so. If the light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. • The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for easy access ...
...Guide Basic steps for support, please have the following information ready: • Product name (Epson Stylus Photo 1400) • Product serial number (located on and the USB cable is turned on the back of the printer) • Proof of purchase (such as described in "Any Questions?". • Turn off...requirements listed in the printer. On-screen Reference Guide Click the desktop shortcut for three minutes or so. If the light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. • The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for easy access ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce a number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are used in photos and laser sharp text. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to precisely print crisp details in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to deflect inward, projecting...
... in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce a number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are used in photos and laser sharp text. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to precisely print crisp details in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to deflect inward, projecting...
User's Guide
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...Ink Cartridges 53 Aligning the Print Head 57 Cleaning the Printer 58 Transporting the Printer 59 Solving Problems 61 Diagnosing Printer Problems 61 Running a Printer Check 63 Problems and Solutions 64 Setup and Software Installation Problems 64 Printer Problems 65 Print Quality Problems 67 Problems ...with Paper Feeding 69 CD/DVD Printing Problems 71 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 72 Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh 74 Where To Get Help 75 Epson Technical Support 75 ...
...Ink Cartridges 53 Aligning the Print Head 57 Cleaning the Printer 58 Transporting the Printer 59 Solving Problems 61 Diagnosing Printer Problems 61 Running a Printer Check 63 Problems and Solutions 64 Setup and Software Installation Problems 64 Printer Problems 65 Print Quality Problems 67 Problems ...with Paper Feeding 69 CD/DVD Printing Problems 71 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 72 Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh 74 Where To Get Help 75 Epson Technical Support 75 ...
User's Guide
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... Your Epson Stylus® Photo 1400 is a full-featured, wide-format photo printer. Your printer uses the information to create accurate print settings. With its exceptional speed and print resolution, you with these advanced features: ■ Claria® Hi-Definition ink for all of photo quality and longevity ■ Smooth gradations and sharp detail with Epson's patented MicroPiezo® print head and DX5...
... Your Epson Stylus® Photo 1400 is a full-featured, wide-format photo printer. Your printer uses the information to create accurate print settings. With its exceptional speed and print resolution, you with these advanced features: ■ Claria® Hi-Definition ink for all of photo quality and longevity ■ Smooth gradations and sharp detail with Epson's patented MicroPiezo® print head and DX5...
User's Guide
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... on your screen). Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the steps in these sections to keep your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in great shape and transport it, if necessary. ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" below . Follow the instructions below ■ "Cleaning the...
... on your screen). Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the steps in these sections to keep your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in great shape and transport it, if necessary. ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" below . Follow the instructions below ■ "Cleaning the...
User's Guide
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... cleaned: Print head needs to maintain the best print quality. 48 Maintaining Your Printer Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the screen to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility. Caution: When you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first to confirm that the print head needs to clean the print head. Print head does not need to clean the print head. 4. This...
... cleaned: Print head needs to maintain the best print quality. 48 Maintaining Your Printer Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the screen to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility. Caution: When you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first to confirm that the print head needs to clean the print head. Print head does not need to clean the print head. 4. This...
User's Guide
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... after cleaning four times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is loaded in progress. Cleaning the Print Head 49 Then, try cleaning the print head again. Select Head Cleaning. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. This allows any improvement, refer to...If you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the print head again. The nozzle check pattern prints. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on -screen instructions to be cleaned: 5. see page 50 for details.) 2. Select SP 1400 Series in the lower right corner...
... after cleaning four times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is loaded in progress. Cleaning the Print Head 49 Then, try cleaning the print head again. Select Head Cleaning. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. This allows any improvement, refer to...If you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the print head again. The nozzle check pattern prints. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on -screen instructions to be cleaned: 5. see page 50 for details.) 2. Select SP 1400 Series in the lower right corner...
User's Guide
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... or more than six months old, you may need to replace one or more cartridges. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is low or expended. Checking the Ink Status To check the ink status, do... one : Note: To see a message on your taskbar (in your cartridges 50 Maintaining Your Printer When a cartridge is more ink cartridges are low on , you which cartridge is off. Click here to replace it if printouts don't look their best...
... or more than six months old, you may need to replace one or more cartridges. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is low or expended. Checking the Ink Status To check the ink status, do... one : Note: To see a message on your taskbar (in your cartridges 50 Maintaining Your Printer When a cartridge is more ink cartridges are low on , you which cartridge is off. Click here to replace it if printouts don't look their best...
User's Guide
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...plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that the cartridge may prevent normal operation and printing. Do not shake ink cartridges after you remove a cartridge that is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. If you handle used ink cartridges; Do not store cartridges .... Do not touch the green IC chip on these ink cartridges retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as the printer. This could damage the print head. Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for which you have received an "Ink low" message), you cannot reuse...
...plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that the cartridge may prevent normal operation and printing. Do not shake ink cartridges after you remove a cartridge that is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. If you handle used ink cartridges; Do not store cartridges .... Do not touch the green IC chip on these ink cartridges retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as the printer. This could damage the print head. Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for which you have received an "Ink low" message), you cannot reuse...
User's Guide
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... Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Make sure the printer is turned on, but the green P power light is not inserted in one... of the cartridges is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to clean the print head. Press the H...
... Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Make sure the printer is turned on, but the green P power light is not inserted in one... of the cartridges is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to clean the print head. Press the H...
User's Guide
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... at the back of it carefully. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 6. Dispose of the cartridge and lift it... . Do not touch the area shown below when you are changing ink cartridges. 5. After the printer identifies all the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to refill it straight out.
... at the back of it carefully. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 6. Dispose of the cartridge and lift it... . Do not touch the area shown below when you are changing ink cartridges. 5. After the printer identifies all the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to refill it straight out.
User's Guide
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... you align the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is printing. 6. Do one : Note: Do not cancel printing while the alignment sheet is not inserted in the printer. 1. Before you need to align the print head. Turn on the printer. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Select SP 1400 Series in your...
... you align the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is printing. 6. Do one : Note: Do not cancel printing while the alignment sheet is not inserted in the printer. 1. Before you need to align the print head. Turn on the printer. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Select SP 1400 Series in your...
User's Guide
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... output is grainy or blurry, align the print head (see page 48); Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 57). Remove any paper from the printer. 5. Unplug the power cord from printing. 1. After transporting the printer, plug it in the original box using the protective...
... output is grainy or blurry, align the print head (see page 48); Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 57). Remove any paper from the printer. 5. Unplug the power cord from printing. 1. After transporting the printer, plug it in the original box using the protective...
User's Guide
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... on and green P power light flashes Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head, or a camera is not inserted. Follow the instructions beginning on page 35 to resume printing. Solving Problems 61 Solving Problems If your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 has any problems, see these sections for solutions: ■...
... on and green P power light flashes Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head, or a camera is not inserted. Follow the instructions beginning on page 35 to resume printing. Solving Problems 61 Solving Problems If your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 has any problems, see these sections for solutions: ■...