Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the Epson ink sets in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested...
... can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the Epson ink sets in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested...
Printer Basics
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Using Special Papers 18 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 18 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Matte Paper - Heavyweight 25 Envelopes 25 Selecting Your Paper Type 26 Taking Care of Your Photographs 27 Working with Your Memory Stick... Wide Roll Paper 38 Printing Photos on 4 x 6-Inch Photo Paper 41 Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe with Your Memory Stick 44 Uploading Photos to Your Memory Stick 46 Maintaining Your Printer 49 Cleaning the Print Head 49 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 52 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 53 Aligning the Print Head 55...
Using Special Papers 18 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 18 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Matte Paper - Heavyweight 25 Envelopes 25 Selecting Your Paper Type 26 Taking Care of Your Photographs 27 Working with Your Memory Stick... Wide Roll Paper 38 Printing Photos on 4 x 6-Inch Photo Paper 41 Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe with Your Memory Stick 44 Uploading Photos to Your Memory Stick 46 Maintaining Your Printer 49 Cleaning the Print Head 49 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 52 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 53 Aligning the Print Head 55...
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... Uninstalling Windows 98 Software Uninstalling Windows 2000 Software Uninstalling Macintosh Software Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON Store Bonus Photo Software Technical Support Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 59 59 59 61 62 63 63 64 65 68 70...
... Uninstalling Windows 98 Software Uninstalling Windows 2000 Software Uninstalling Macintosh Software Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON Store Bonus Photo Software Technical Support Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 59 59 59 61 62 63 63 64 65 68 70...
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...EPSON technical support. 49 Follow the instructions here for details. Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is the recommended method. See your electronic Reference Guide for : s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge... (on page 52) s aligning the print head (on page 55) s cleaning the printer (on page 56) s transporting the printer (on page 57) For more details, see your printer at its best and preparation steps for...
...EPSON technical support. 49 Follow the instructions here for details. Maintaining Your Printer This section describes maintenance procedures to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is the recommended method. See your electronic Reference Guide for : s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge... (on page 52) s aligning the print head (on page 55) s cleaning the printer (on page 56) s transporting the printer (on page 57) For more details, see your printer at its best and preparation steps for...
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... printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Then click Next. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer icon in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Follow these steps to run...
... printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Then click Next. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer icon in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Follow these steps to run...
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... cartridge installed in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh). To check the level of installing them . Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of ink you can replace one or both cartridges. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on the package: Country United States Canada Black Ink Cartridge T007201 T007311 Color Ink Cartridge...
... cartridge installed in the printer driver or EPSON Monitor 3 utility (Macintosh). To check the level of installing them . Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of ink you can replace one or both cartridges. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on the package: Country United States Canada Black Ink Cartridge T007201 T007311 Color Ink Cartridge...
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... the ink cartridge clamp all the steps in one session. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children and do not drink the ink. Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which ink cartridge you begin. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before...
... the ink cartridge clamp all the steps in one session. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children and do not drink the ink. Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which ink cartridge you begin. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before...
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black cartridge color cartridge Don't touch the green circuit boards on the back tabs hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on the back of the cartridge; you close it. 54 You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge on the hooks on top. you may damage the clamp when... you lower it . Don't pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you will permanently damage it into its holder. Don't touch the green circuit board on the holder clamp; Then remove the ...
black cartridge color cartridge Don't touch the green circuit boards on the back tabs hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks on the back of the cartridge; you close it. 54 You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge on the hooks on top. you may damage the clamp when... you lower it . Don't pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you will permanently damage it into its holder. Don't touch the green circuit board on the holder clamp; Then remove the ...
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... least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you need to use plain, recycled, or photocopier paper. 2. Aligning the Print Head If your printouts. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer icon in the printer whenever you have an application running, access the...
... least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you need to use plain, recycled, or photocopier paper. 2. Aligning the Print Head If your printouts. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer icon in the printer whenever you have an application running, access the...
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.... 6. If you transport it for transportation in the original box using the protective materials that was packed with your printer. Tape the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in print quality, clean the print head (see page 55). 57 See the unpacking sheet that came with...
.... 6. If you transport it for transportation in the original box using the protective materials that was packed with your printer. Tape the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in print quality, clean the print head (see page 55). 57 See the unpacking sheet that came with...
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... paper, see page 19 for additional loading instructions.) When an ink out light flashes, your dealer or EPSON; When all the lights flash, your printer may be blocking movement of paper or your dealer or EPSON; Remove it and replace it . If the lights still flash.... Press the E load/eject button to replace the ink cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. Make sure you removed all the paper. Follow the guidelines below when you have a replacement cartridge. Then turn off the printer, open the cover, and check inside for replacement instructions...
... paper, see page 19 for additional loading instructions.) When an ink out light flashes, your dealer or EPSON; When all the lights flash, your printer may be blocking movement of paper or your dealer or EPSON; Remove it and replace it . If the lights still flash.... Press the E load/eject button to replace the ink cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. Make sure you removed all the paper. Follow the guidelines below when you have a replacement cartridge. Then turn off the printer, open the cover, and check inside for replacement instructions...
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Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder paper support right edge guide printer cover card eject lever Memory Stick access light left edge guide output tray output tray extensions ink cartridge holders (not removable) Memory Stick Memory Stick eject lever ink out lights power light paper thickness lever paper out light power button 62 ink cartridge replacement button cleaning button load/eject button
Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder paper support right edge guide printer cover card eject lever Memory Stick access light left edge guide output tray output tray extensions ink cartridge holders (not removable) Memory Stick Memory Stick eject lever ink out lights power light paper thickness lever paper out light power button 62 ink cartridge replacement button cleaning button load/eject button
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...and that no packing material remains in the printer. s Make sure your printer cable is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. If you turn off the printer. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer while it's charging, it may charge ... a network. 63 s If the printer stops moving or making noise after five minutes, turn off the printer. See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get Help" on , contact your printer for about two minutes. If the light...
...and that no packing material remains in the printer. s Make sure your printer cable is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. If you turn off the printer. Wait until charging finishes (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer while it's charging, it may charge ... a network. 63 s If the printer stops moving or making noise after five minutes, turn off the printer. See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get Help" on , contact your printer for about two minutes. If the light...
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...in the printer software. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. See page 55 for thick paper or envelopes. Also turn off High Speed in the 0 position, as the Printable Area, banding may actually have horizontal banding. s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't ...low on thick paper or envelopes. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. See page 55 for instructions. s Make sure the paper thickness lever is face...
...in the printer software. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. See page 55 for thick paper or envelopes. Also turn off High Speed in the 0 position, as the Printable Area, banding may actually have horizontal banding. s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't ...low on thick paper or envelopes. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. See page 55 for instructions. s Make sure the paper thickness lever is face...
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...of paper. If it is faint or has gaps in your paper one sheet at a time. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 49. Your printout is , reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. See page 26 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared. s Make sure your paper isn't damaged,... old, dirty, or loaded face down . For most papers, set for thicker paper or envelopes and your printer is usually whiter or shinier than the ...
...of paper. If it is faint or has gaps in your paper one sheet at a time. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 49. Your printout is , reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. See page 26 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared. s Make sure your paper isn't damaged,... old, dirty, or loaded face down . For most papers, set for thicker paper or envelopes and your printer is usually whiter or shinier than the ...
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... scanned the image, make some hues noticeable. s Set the Quality/Speed slider to Color for color images and your electronic Reference Guide. s Leave Color as the Ink setting (your scanning software. You see your printer software; To replace an ink cartridge; See the advanced color management tips on page 49 and page 55. s Try using a higher quality paper...
... scanned the image, make some hues noticeable. s Set the Quality/Speed slider to Color for color images and your electronic Reference Guide. s Leave Color as the Ink setting (your scanning software. You see your printer software; To replace an ink cartridge; See the advanced color management tips on page 49 and page 55. s Try using a higher quality paper...
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... , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Proof of purchase (such as described below. Bonus Photo Software Technical Support If you call (800) 873-7766 for ...Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Image Expert, contact the software manufacturer as a store receipt) and date of purchase s Computer configuration s Description of the problem EPSON Store You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON...
... , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Proof of purchase (such as described below. Bonus Photo Software Technical Support If you call (800) 873-7766 for ...Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Image Expert, contact the software manufacturer as a store receipt) and date of purchase s Computer configuration s Description of the problem EPSON Store You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON...
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... Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area. s Do not shake an ink cartridge; s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may inhibit normal operation and printing. s Store ink cartridges in your hand inside from dirt and dust, and store it . Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of cartridge-related information (such as the printer.
... Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area. s Do not shake an ink cartridge; s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may inhibit normal operation and printing. s Store ink cartridges in your hand inside from dirt and dust, and store it . Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of cartridge-related information (such as the printer.
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... the date of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. Epson's liability for securely packaging the defective printer and returning it to the EPSON product after Epson receives the defective one . This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of misuse...
... the date of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. Epson's liability for securely packaging the defective printer and returning it to the EPSON product after Epson receives the defective one . This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of misuse...
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... printer, 49 to 51, 61 O Orientation, 12, 24, 39, 40, 42 86 H Head Cleaning utility, 49 to 51 Help, EPSON, 76 to 77 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 26 High Speed setting, 64 High-resolution images, 67 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 16 Image Expert cancelling autolaunch, 33 copying photos...43 printing on roll paper, 38 to 40 support, 77 viewing photos on Memory Stick, 34 to 36 Incorrect characters, 71 Incorrect colors, 67 Ink cartridge purchasing, 77 replacing, 52 to 55 safety instructions, 82 Ink Jet Transparencies, 26 Ink level, 10, 52 Ink setting, 8, 13 Inserting a Memory Stick, 30 to 31 ...
... printer, 49 to 51, 61 O Orientation, 12, 24, 39, 40, 42 86 H Head Cleaning utility, 49 to 51 Help, EPSON, 76 to 77 High Quality Ink Jet Paper, 26 High Speed setting, 64 High-resolution images, 67 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 16 Image Expert cancelling autolaunch, 33 copying photos...43 printing on roll paper, 38 to 40 support, 77 viewing photos on Memory Stick, 34 to 36 Incorrect characters, 71 Incorrect colors, 67 Ink cartridge purchasing, 77 replacing, 52 to 55 safety instructions, 82 Ink Jet Transparencies, 26 Ink level, 10, 52 Ink setting, 8, 13 Inserting a Memory Stick, 30 to 31 ...