Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... print quality, and each of offering a one printers. Detailed information on each component is equally important 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 speci...
... print quality, and each of offering a one printers. Detailed information on each component is equally important 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 speci...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to create a larger color palette. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny...
... photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to create a larger color palette. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...ficer are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson printers there are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are...
...ficer are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson printers there are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are...
EPSON Software Installation Troubleshooting
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... Menu. 7. When installation is finished, click OK. 10. EPSON® Stylus® Color 880/880i and 980 ATTENTION: Printer Software Update s Installing your printer software on Windows® Millennium Edition (Me) If you're connecting your printer to a computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me, you...unpack your creative software and EPSON documentation. The installer copies files to install your printer, put on the paper support, install ink cartridges, load paper, and connect the printer to turn it stops responding, and then download and install a new EPSON printer driver from the web....
... Menu. 7. When installation is finished, click OK. 10. EPSON® Stylus® Color 880/880i and 980 ATTENTION: Printer Software Update s Installing your printer software on Windows® Millennium Edition (Me) If you're connecting your printer to a computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me, you...unpack your creative software and EPSON documentation. The installer copies files to install your printer, put on the paper support, install ink cartridges, load paper, and connect the printer to turn it stops responding, and then download and install a new EPSON printer driver from the web....
Product Brochure
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The fast, network-ready EPSON Stylus Color 980N ink jet printer makes it features smooth AcuPhoto HalftoningT,M quick-drying inks, and awardwinning Micro Piezo™ technology. The print server supports Internet Printing (IPP), Active Directory and Printer Status Page features included with network-ready, 2880 dpi Photo Quality performance right out of the box. no separate cables or power...
The fast, network-ready EPSON Stylus Color 980N ink jet printer makes it features smooth AcuPhoto HalftoningT,M quick-drying inks, and awardwinning Micro Piezo™ technology. The print server supports Internet Printing (IPP), Active Directory and Printer Status Page features included with network-ready, 2880 dpi Photo Quality performance right out of the box. no separate cables or power...
Product Brochure
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...-0097 Paper Handling Single sheets Thickness Weight Types Envelopes Thickness Weight Types Letter, legal, A4, executive, statement from production Automatic ink low/ink out detection Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 980N ink jet printer Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge C380111 T003011 T005011 Warranty One year limited in the U.S. All other product and brand names are trademarks of Seiko...
...-0097 Paper Handling Single sheets Thickness Weight Types Envelopes Thickness Weight Types Letter, legal, A4, executive, statement from production Automatic ink low/ink out detection Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 980N ink jet printer Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge C380111 T003011 T005011 Warranty One year limited in the U.S. All other product and brand names are trademarks of Seiko...
Product Information Guide
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... assembly Printer cover assembly Part number 1040662 1042793 Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Color Part number T003011 T005011 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Media Paper name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON...
... assembly Printer cover assembly Part number 1040662 1042793 Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Color Part number T003011 T005011 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Media Paper name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON...
Product Information Guide
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...20 to 60 °C) 120 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 Other products may vary depending on how often you clean the print head and use the printer. ** The ink thaws and is usable after the expiration date on the package. To ensure ...lb (8.5 kg) without condensation) Operation 20 to 80% RH Storage* 5 to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Control code Character tables Character sets ESC/P® 2 and raster graphics code, EPSON Remote!, and IBM® X24E emulation code 1 italic and 12 graphics character tables 14...
...20 to 60 °C) 120 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 Other products may vary depending on how often you clean the print head and use the printer. ** The ink thaws and is usable after the expiration date on the package. To ensure ...lb (8.5 kg) without condensation) Operation 20 to 80% RH Storage* 5 to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Control code Character tables Character sets ESC/P® 2 and raster graphics code, EPSON Remote!, and IBM® X24E emulation code 1 italic and 12 graphics character tables 14...
Product Information Guide
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...other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 distributed by EPSON Print only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% ...B5 (182 × 257 mm) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) Half letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches) Executive (7.5 × 10 inches) Plain paper and special ink jet papers distributed by EPSON 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.52 mm) Cards A6 (105 × 148 mm) 5 × 8 inches (127 × 203 mm) 8 ...
...other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 distributed by EPSON Print only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% ...B5 (182 × 257 mm) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) Half letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches) Executive (7.5 × 10 inches) Plain paper and special ink jet papers distributed by EPSON 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.52 mm) Cards A6 (105 × 148 mm) 5 × 8 inches (127 × 203 mm) 8 ...
Product Information Guide
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... controlled by a switch or timer. 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 5 However, the print quality in the expanded printable area may be blocking movement of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). Then turn off , the printer is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). Then reload the...flash When all paper. P S B A are off When all the lights are on When the P power and S paper out lights flash and the B black and A color ink out lights come on . BL The minimum left edge. If that it on . See page 8 for all the packing material as cleaning the print head...
... controlled by a switch or timer. 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 5 However, the print quality in the expanded printable area may be blocking movement of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film, the minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). Then turn off , the printer is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). Then reload the...flash When all paper. P S B A are off When all the lights are on When the P power and S paper out lights flash and the B black and A color ink out lights come on . BL The minimum left edge. If that it on . See page 8 for all the packing material as cleaning the print head...
Product Information Guide
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...: 1. If the print head doesn't move the color ink cartridge holder into place. 7. Follow these steps to run a printer check to begin charging the ink delivery system and then close the printer cover. This prevents ink from the printer. 3. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. Don't turn off . EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Installing an Ink Cartridge for the First Time 1. Don...
...: 1. If the print head doesn't move the color ink cartridge holder into place. 7. Follow these steps to run a printer check to begin charging the ink delivery system and then close the printer cover. This prevents ink from the printer. 3. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. Don't turn off . EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Installing an Ink Cartridge for the First Time 1. Don...
Product Information Guide
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...a status sheet prints, the Ethernet card is an error communicating with your printer and computer. It will be . 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 7 If the card initialized properly, the TCP/IP address on your printer. The Ethernet card has two status lights (one red and one page showing... its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern in black, magenta, cyan,...
...a status sheet prints, the Ethernet card is an error communicating with your printer and computer. It will be . 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 7 If the card initialized properly, the TCP/IP address on your printer. The Ethernet card has two status lights (one red and one page showing... its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern in black, magenta, cyan,...
Product Information Guide
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..., as shown below. You can also check your printer not covered by resetting the printer memory. Use these sheets before storing. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 Press the P power button. t If the special media has protective sheets between the sheets of installing them . t Use ink jet papers within six months of media, be able to correct...
..., as shown below. You can also check your printer not covered by resetting the printer memory. Use these sheets before storing. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 Press the P power button. t If the special media has protective sheets between the sheets of installing them . t Use ink jet papers within six months of media, be able to correct...
Product Information Guide
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....) Follow these steps when both cartridges. 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 9 If you perform these steps to replace an ink cartridge before continuing with soap and water. Once you remove a cartridge, you need to replace ink cartridges: 1. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
....) Follow these steps when both cartridges. 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 9 If you perform these steps to replace an ink cartridge before continuing with soap and water. Once you remove a cartridge, you need to replace ink cartridges: 1. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
Product Information Guide
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... or try holding down the E load/eject button for more than 5 minutes. 10 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for three seconds until the print head moves to the color ink cartridge replacement position. Press the E load/eject button and hold it down the...
... or try holding down the E load/eject button for more than 5 minutes. 10 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N 10/00 Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for three seconds until the print head moves to the color ink cartridge replacement position. Press the E load/eject button and hold it down the...
Product Information Guide
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.... Never turn off . 2. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is filled in the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Reference Guide. 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 11 You can deliver ink properly. see the Utility menu. 6. If the nozzle check pattern is turned on page 12 for details. 7. Then...
.... Never turn off . 2. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is filled in the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Reference Guide. 10/00 EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N - 11 You can deliver ink properly. see the Utility menu. 6. If the nozzle check pattern is turned on page 12 for details. 7. Then...
Product Information Guide
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... print. This prevents ink from the sheet feeder. 3. Access the printer settings dialog box. 3. Clean ink out of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the sheet feeder. 2. While holding down the R cleaning button, press the P power button to align the print head. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Examining the Nozzle Check...
... print. This prevents ink from the sheet feeder. 3. Access the printer settings dialog box. 3. Clean ink out of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the sheet feeder. 2. While holding down the R cleaning button, press the P power button to align the print head. EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Examining the Nozzle Check...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Transporting the Printer If you transport it . Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with your printer some distance, prepare it for transportationby packing it in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. See the unpacking sheet that came with it . Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when...
EPSON Stylus COLOR 980N Transporting the Printer If you transport it . Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with your printer some distance, prepare it for transportationby packing it in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. See the unpacking sheet that came with it . Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when...
Quick Start
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... Documentation Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Opening the Printer Reference Guide Navigating the Reference Guide Opening the Administrator's Manual Watching Printer Movies SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking the Printer Attaching the Paper Support Installing the Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Connecting the Printer to Your Network Printing a Status Sheet INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER SOFTWARE...
... Documentation Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Opening the Printer Reference Guide Navigating the Reference Guide Opening the Administrator's Manual Watching Printer Movies SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking the Printer Attaching the Paper Support Installing the Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Connecting the Printer to Your Network Printing a Status Sheet INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER SOFTWARE...
Quick Start
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... THE WORKSTATION SOFTWARE 25 Installing the Printer Driver in Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT 4.0 26 Changing Your Port Setting 26 Installing the Printer Driver on a Macintosh 28 Printing ...a Test Page 29 USING STATUS MONITOR 3 FOR WINDOWS 31 Selecting a Printer to Monitor 32 Turning Monitoring On ...37 Disabling Background Monitoring 39 WHERE TO GET HELP 41 EPSON Technical Support 41 Identifying Printer Parts 42 Ordering EPSON Parts and Accessories 43 NOTICES 45 Windows System Requirements 45...
... THE WORKSTATION SOFTWARE 25 Installing the Printer Driver in Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT 4.0 26 Changing Your Port Setting 26 Installing the Printer Driver on a Macintosh 28 Printing ...a Test Page 29 USING STATUS MONITOR 3 FOR WINDOWS 31 Selecting a Printer to Monitor 32 Turning Monitoring On ...37 Disabling Background Monitoring 39 WHERE TO GET HELP 41 EPSON Technical Support 41 Identifying Printer Parts 42 Ordering EPSON Parts and Accessories 43 NOTICES 45 Windows System Requirements 45...