Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in those marks. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are...
... special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in those marks. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Select your drive. 2. Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . .
Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Select your drive. 2. Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . .
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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... 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -screen instructions to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your screen. 10 Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on-screen ...Reference Guide. 6. 4. When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. Follow the on your ink cartridges...
... 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -screen instructions to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your screen. 10 Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on-screen ...Reference Guide. 6. 4. When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. Follow the on your ink cartridges...
At-A-Glance
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... Qbeo™ PhotoGenetics™ TE • Black ink cartridge, Product Code T026201 • Five-color ink cartridge, Product Code T027201 1 Black text memo is in Fine Mode on EPSON Photo Paper. 2 Lightfastness rated up to all prints under glass. EPSON® Stylus® Photo 820 At-A-Glance Frame-ready photos at approximately 12 ppm. Color photo is in just 48 seconds and black text...
... Qbeo™ PhotoGenetics™ TE • Black ink cartridge, Product Code T026201 • Five-color ink cartridge, Product Code T027201 1 Black text memo is in Fine Mode on EPSON Photo Paper. 2 Lightfastness rated up to all prints under glass. EPSON® Stylus® Photo 820 At-A-Glance Frame-ready photos at approximately 12 ppm. Color photo is in just 48 seconds and black text...
Printer Basics
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... 34 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 35 Checking the Ink Supply 35 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 36 Ink Cartridge Precautions 36 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 37 Aligning the Print Head 39 Cleaning the Printer 40 Transporting the Printer 41 Solving Problems 43 Printer Parts 43 Diagnosing Printer Problems 44 Running a Printer Check 45 Problems and Solutions 46 Setup and...
... 34 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 35 Checking the Ink Supply 35 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 36 Ink Cartridge Precautions 36 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 37 Aligning the Print Head 39 Cleaning the Printer 40 Transporting the Printer 41 Solving Problems 43 Printer Parts 43 Diagnosing Printer Problems 44 Running a Printer Check 45 Problems and Solutions 46 Setup and...
Printer Basics
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Requirements and Notices 63 Windows System Requirements 63 Macintosh System Requirements 63 Important Safety Instructions 64 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 65 Energy Star Compliance 65 FCC Compliance Statement 66 Declaration of Conformity 67 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 68 Index 71 Contents v
Requirements and Notices 63 Windows System Requirements 63 Macintosh System Requirements 63 Important Safety Instructions 64 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 65 Energy Star Compliance 65 FCC Compliance Statement 66 Declaration of Conformity 67 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 68 Index 71 Contents v
Printer Basics
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...I Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on : I Using the EPSON Printer Information Center I Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving ...5. 4 Welcome! Notes contain important information about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described on a Macintosh® I Maintaining the printer I Printing with your photos. It includes EPSON Print Show animated tutorials on your desktop. Cautions must ...
...I Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on : I Using the EPSON Printer Information Center I Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving ...5. 4 Welcome! Notes contain important information about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described on a Macintosh® I Maintaining the printer I Printing with your photos. It includes EPSON Print Show animated tutorials on your desktop. Cautions must ...
Printer Basics
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... appropriate topic, then click the title of the movie you how. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Click Print Show. 3. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you want to exit Print Show. EPIC also includes an...
... appropriate topic, then click the title of the movie you how. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Click Print Show. 3. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you want to exit Print Show. EPIC also includes an...
Printer Basics
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... at least once a month to your computer, not over a network). select the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the printer for three seconds (when the red b error light is connected directly to maintain good print quality. 33 This unclogs the nozzles so they can ..., you may need to clean the print head. I "Cleaning the Print Head" below I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 35 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 39 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 40 I "Transporting the Printer" on at its best and prepare it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean...
... at least once a month to your computer, not over a network). select the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the printer for three seconds (when the red b error light is connected directly to maintain good print quality. 33 This unclogs the nozzles so they can ..., you may need to clean the print head. I "Cleaning the Print Head" below I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 35 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 39 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 40 I "Transporting the Printer" on at its best and prepare it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean...
Printer Basics
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... Head Cleaning. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to replace the ink cartridge; Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility...
... Head Cleaning. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to replace the ink cartridge; Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. When the green P power light stops flashing, make sure paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility...
Printer Basics
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... right corner of the cartridges. Maintaining Your Printer 35 I If your screen.) This is low on ink, you may also see page 34 for instructions. see a message on ink. (You may need to obtain a new cartridge. Click Buy Now to check your web browser and order ink cartridges online. Examining the Nozzle... sure to launch your paper before replacing a cartridge. When the red b error light stays on if your paper runs out or is off. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 're done. Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or...
... right corner of the cartridges. Maintaining Your Printer 35 I If your screen.) This is low on ink, you may also see page 34 for instructions. see a message on ink. (You may need to obtain a new cartridge. Click Buy Now to check your web browser and order ink cartridges online. Examining the Nozzle... sure to launch your paper before replacing a cartridge. When the red b error light stays on if your paper runs out or is off. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 're done. Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or...
Printer Basics
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... a replacement. If ink gets on the package: Black ink cartridge: T026201 Color ink cartridge: T027201 (May be labelled T026 or T027.) Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. Click the ink icon. If ink gets in the printer until you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by hand. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months...
... a replacement. If ink gets on the package: Black ink cartridge: T026201 Color ink cartridge: T027201 (May be labelled T026 or T027.) Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. Click the ink icon. If ink gets in the printer until you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by hand. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months...
Printer Basics
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... as fast as the green P power light, replace the black cartridge. Pull up from the top of it . Unwrap the new ink cartridge. black cartridge color cartridge don't touch the green circuit boards Maintaining Your Printer 37 Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge or you may inhibit normal operation and printing. Caution: You must...
... as fast as the green P power light, replace the black cartridge. Pull up from the top of it . Unwrap the new ink cartridge. black cartridge color cartridge don't touch the green circuit boards Maintaining Your Printer 37 Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge or you may inhibit normal operation and printing. Caution: You must...
Printer Basics
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...'t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 38 Maintaining Your Printer 6. hooks Caution: Don't place the cartridge under the hooks; The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about half a minute. Lower the new cartridge down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it . 7. you may damage the clamp when you need to replace...
...'t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 38 Maintaining Your Printer 6. hooks Caution: Don't place the cartridge under the hooks; The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about half a minute. Lower the new cartridge down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it . 7. you may damage the clamp when you need to replace...
Printer Basics
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... extension and close the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to the printer case. Keep the printer level as you need to the printer case. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Maintaining Your Printer 41 After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing...
... extension and close the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to the printer case. Keep the printer level as you need to the printer case. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Maintaining Your Printer 41 After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing...
Printer Basics
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... the cause of your convenience. Visit http://support.epson.com. Then see these sections for your printer problem may be. Download instructions are posted for solutions: I "Setup and Software Installation Problems" on page 46 I "Printer Problems" on page 47 I "Quality Problems"... I "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 52 I "Where To Get Help" on page 44 to your printer driver. Printer Parts paper support left edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extension power button and light maintenance button/error light ink cartridge replacement button 43
... the cause of your convenience. Visit http://support.epson.com. Then see these sections for your printer problem may be. Download instructions are posted for solutions: I "Setup and Software Installation Problems" on page 46 I "Printer Problems" on page 47 I "Quality Problems"... I "Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 52 I "Where To Get Help" on page 44 to your printer driver. Printer Parts paper support left edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extension power button and light maintenance button/error light ink cartridge replacement button 43
Printer Basics
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.... Green P power light and red b error light are still flashing, contact your ink cartridges is jammed. One of your dealer or EPSON; Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is installed incorrectly. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 53 for contact information. see page 45).
.... Green P power light and red b error light are still flashing, contact your ink cartridges is jammed. One of your dealer or EPSON; Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is installed incorrectly. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 53 for contact information. see page 45).
Printer Basics
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... not have too many items in the printer. I If you're printing over a network, see an error message with a USB connection, make sure your printer. You're having problems installing the printer software. I Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no ... the Chooser. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. I If the SP820 Series icon doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is securely connected at both ends. I In...
... not have too many items in the printer. I If you're printing over a network, see an error message with a USB connection, make sure your printer. You're having problems installing the printer software. I Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no ... the Chooser. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. I If the SP820 Series icon doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is securely connected at both ends. I In...
Printer Basics
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...Media Type (Macintosh) for instructions. I Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode; I Make sure the printable side of genuine EPSON inks. I Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side ...paper is blurry or smeared. I Use EPSON papers for details. I Make sure your paper one sheet at a time. see page 35. It's usually whiter or shinier. I Align the print head as described on page 39. I Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); I The ink cartridges may need replacing.
...Media Type (Macintosh) for instructions. I Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode; I Make sure the printable side of genuine EPSON inks. I Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side ...paper is blurry or smeared. I Use EPSON papers for details. I Make sure your paper one sheet at a time. see page 35. It's usually whiter or shinier. I Align the print head as described on page 39. I Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); I The ink cartridges may need replacing.
Printer Basics
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...I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 39 for your on ink; If it in a smaller size; For best results, use a color management system- I Clean the print head; see page 35. I Clean the print head; I The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. I ... page 35. Your printout is , load new paper face up. I Your printed colors can use genuine EPSON paper. see page 33 for instructions. I Try using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. Your printout is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs...
...I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 39 for your on ink; If it in a smaller size; For best results, use a color management system- I Clean the print head; see page 35. I Clean the print head; I The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. I ... page 35. Your printout is , load new paper face up. I Your printed colors can use genuine EPSON paper. see page 33 for instructions. I Try using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. Your printout is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs...
