Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...and contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Print Quality-Core Printing 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 ...
...and contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Print Quality-Core Printing 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 ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Droplets 3. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are unique in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to create a larger color palette. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size...
... Droplets 3. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are unique in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to create a larger color palette. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Other product names used , the best possibly print quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for identification purposes...
... the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Other product names used , the best possibly print quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for identification purposes...
Taking Care of Your Photographs
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... care, photos printed with Epson Stylus Photo inkjet printers will preserve your memories for many factors, in addition to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity and atmospheric conditions. Since image life depends on many years. Swellable polymer-coated paper that use six-color photo inks with Epson Photo Inks used by the Epson Stylus Photo 780/870/890/785EPX/875DC(s)/1270/1280 printers. *Lightfastness...
... care, photos printed with Epson Stylus Photo inkjet printers will preserve your memories for many factors, in addition to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity and atmospheric conditions. Since image life depends on many years. Swellable polymer-coated paper that use six-color photo inks with Epson Photo Inks used by the Epson Stylus Photo 780/870/890/785EPX/875DC(s)/1270/1280 printers. *Lightfastness...
Taking Care of Your Photographs
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...Epson offers an extensive line of photo media for many years. Premium Semigloss Photo Paper- Beautiful flat finished heavyweight paper, with the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P: Premium Luster Photo Paper - Ideal for portrait and wedding prints. And, as with the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P The Epson Stylus Photo 2000P uses the same six-color... glass or lamination or properly store them. Heavyweight paper with Epson Archival Inks used in acid free, archival sleeves commonly available from a desktop printer. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of photographic printing projects. The ...
...Epson offers an extensive line of photo media for many years. Premium Semigloss Photo Paper- Beautiful flat finished heavyweight paper, with the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P: Premium Luster Photo Paper - Ideal for portrait and wedding prints. And, as with the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P The Epson Stylus Photo 2000P uses the same six-color... glass or lamination or properly store them. Heavyweight paper with Epson Archival Inks used in acid free, archival sleeves commonly available from a desktop printer. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of photographic printing projects. The ...
Printer Basics
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... EPSON printer. PhotoEnhance is a registered trademark of any consumable products other printers. ii CPD-11115 8/00 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to other than those marks. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Sony Electronics, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus...
... EPSON printer. PhotoEnhance is a registered trademark of any consumable products other printers. ii CPD-11115 8/00 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to other than those marks. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Sony Electronics, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus...
Printer Basics
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... Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings Using PhotoEnhance Using Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Using Advanced Color Management Printing CMYK Format Files Using Color Management Profiles 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 16...
... Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings Using PhotoEnhance Using Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Using Advanced Color Management Printing CMYK Format Files Using Color Management Profiles 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 16...
Printer Basics
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... 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 Cleaning the Printer 56 Transporting the Printer 57 iv Using Special Papers 18 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 18 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Matte...
... 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 Cleaning the Printer 56 Transporting the Printer 57 iv Using Special Papers 18 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 18 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Matte...
Printer Basics
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... Problems with the Memory Stick Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software 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...
... Problems with the Memory Stick Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software 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...
Printer Basics
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... to PCMCIA Flash ATA standards with , maintaining, or troubleshooting your Sony® Memory Stick® products, the EPSON Stylus® Photo 875DCS makes it , see page 2. 1 As the perfect print partner for using your Memory Stick s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more details about printing with your memory card. The instructions for your...
... to PCMCIA Flash ATA standards with , maintaining, or troubleshooting your Sony® Memory Stick® products, the EPSON Stylus® Photo 875DCS makes it , see page 2. 1 As the perfect print partner for using your Memory Stick s maintaining the printer s solving basic problems For more details about printing with your memory card. The instructions for your...
Printer Basics
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..., the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) 2 Notes contain important information about your equipment. Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for better printing. If you need...3.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later-to view it. Tips contain additional hints for your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid ...
..., the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) 2 Notes contain important information about your equipment. Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for better printing. If you need...3.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later-to view it. Tips contain additional hints for your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid ...
Printer Basics
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... and view it from there. Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS folder and double-click View Reference Guide. 3 Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your printer software CD-ROM. 2. CD-ROM or Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, then the EPSON icon. Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual You can either view the manual from...
... and view it from there. Macintosh: Open the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS folder and double-click View Reference Guide. 3 Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your printer software CD-ROM. 2. CD-ROM or Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, then the EPSON icon. Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual You can either view the manual from...
Printer Basics
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Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list. Closed list, click to expand Click to go to it contains also applies to the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer. Click a topic on the topic you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents. If there's a right arrow , click it ...contents, you can click on the left to expand the table of contents Although the Welcome page identifies your electronic guide as the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DC Reference Guide, the information it . Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual When you first open the Reference Guide, you want to view.
Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list. Closed list, click to expand Click to go to it contains also applies to the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer. Click a topic on the topic you see this screen: Click here to expand the table of contents. If there's a right arrow , click it ...contents, you can click on the left to expand the table of contents Although the Welcome page identifies your electronic guide as the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DC Reference Guide, the information it . Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual When you first open the Reference Guide, you want to view.
Printer Basics
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...Printing with Windows" on page 6 s "Printing on a Macintosh" on page 11 If you're already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you want information about using your memory card with Your Memory Stick" on page 27 If you... can skip ahead to these sections: s "Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings" on page 15 s "Using Advanced Color Management" on page 17 s "Using Special Papers" on page 18 s "Selecting Your Paper Type" on page 26 s "Taking ..., or memo-from loading the paper to selecting print settings to "Working with the printer, go to controlling the print job.
...Printing with Windows" on page 6 s "Printing on a Macintosh" on page 11 If you're already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you want information about using your memory card with Your Memory Stick" on page 27 If you... can skip ahead to these sections: s "Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings" on page 15 s "Using Advanced Color Management" on page 17 s "Using Special Papers" on page 18 s "Selecting Your Paper Type" on page 26 s "Taking ..., or memo-from loading the paper to selecting print settings to "Working with the printer, go to controlling the print job.
Printer Basics
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...special paper sizes or types, see page 11.) Loading Paper Make sure your paper against the paper. s Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. s Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide against the right edge guide and slide the left edge ...the following in mind when loading paper: s Load the printable side face up to this arrow Slide paper against the right edge guide Place your printer and computer are turned on. Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. (To print on a Macintosh, see page...
...special paper sizes or types, see page 11.) Loading Paper Make sure your paper against the paper. s Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. s Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide against the right edge guide and slide the left edge ...the following in mind when loading paper: s Load the printable side face up to this arrow Slide paper against the right edge guide Place your printer and computer are turned on. Printing with Windows This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows. (To print on a Macintosh, see page...
Printer Basics
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...next screen.) If you click the print icon on the Print window (your window may not get the option to select your EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer model is selected. From the File menu, click Print. You see your application's Print window: Click here to open your application... program and create your document, you're ready to change the printer software settings before printing. 7 Opening the Printer Software After you open your printer software Make the following selections on your application's toolbar instead of selecting Print from the File menu,...
...next screen.) If you click the print icon on the Print window (your window may not get the option to select your EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer model is selected. From the File menu, click Print. You see your application's Print window: Click here to open your application... program and create your document, you're ready to change the printer software settings before printing. 7 Opening the Printer Software After you open your printer software Make the following selections on your application's toolbar instead of selecting Print from the File menu,...
Printer Basics
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... get good printing results on all types of paper. It's the easiest way to print a color document. Selecting Printer Software Settings Once you click Properties, you 're using. To print a black text document, click Black. s Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality ... 're not sure which setting to Automatic. The most important thing to remember is to select the type of paper you loaded Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK Make the following settings on (click the arrow to your...
... get good printing results on all types of paper. It's the easiest way to print a color document. Selecting Printer Software Settings Once you click Properties, you 're using. To print a black text document, click Black. s Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality ... 're not sure which setting to Automatic. The most important thing to remember is to select the type of paper you loaded Select the ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher-quality or faster printing Click OK Make the following settings on (click the arrow to your...
Printer Basics
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...Properties. then click Properties Remember, you want to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Another way to select a group of document in different applications-for example, photos taken with a digital camera-you can change the default settings in your ...9 see your applications. Click OK when you can always change the default printer settings for all your printer icon . . . 4. For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer icon. 3. Right-click your programs. You do this using . Or ...
...Properties. then click Properties Remember, you want to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Another way to select a group of document in different applications-for example, photos taken with a digital camera-you can change the default settings in your ...9 see your applications. Click OK when you can always change the default printer settings for all your printer icon . . . 4. For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 875DCS printer icon. 3. Right-click your programs. You do this using . Or ...
Printer Basics
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You can use the buttons to start printing. For more advanced printer settings, see your print job. Click OK to cancel, pause, or restart printing. Does not appear if you have left determines the level for example, ... least amount left and view printing tips. Controlling Printing At the Print dialog box, click OK (or maybe Print) to pause or resume printing The color of your electronic Reference Guide (described on printing-for all the...
You can use the buttons to start printing. For more advanced printer settings, see your print job. Click OK to cancel, pause, or restart printing. Does not appear if you have left determines the level for example, ... least amount left and view printing tips. Controlling Printing At the Print dialog box, click OK (or maybe Print) to pause or resume printing The color of your electronic Reference Guide (described on printing-for all the...