Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail 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 produce award-winning print quality, and...
... optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail 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 produce award-winning print quality, and...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... the print head. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to create a larger color palette. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text...
... the print head. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to create a larger color palette. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... stellar image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Epson America, Inc. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are present and used, the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his...
... stellar image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Epson America, Inc. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are present and used, the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his...
Printer Basics
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... any product or service. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, Micro Piezo, and MicroWeave are service marks of any and all rights in those marks. While some people assume....Copyright © 2002 by improper copying and reprinting of copyrighted material in any form or by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of the copyright laws when using ink jet printers, digital cameras, and scanners. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this product or ...
... any product or service. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, Micro Piezo, and MicroWeave are service marks of any and all rights in those marks. While some people assume....Copyright © 2002 by improper copying and reprinting of copyrighted material in any form or by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of the copyright laws when using ink jet printers, digital cameras, and scanners. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this product or ...
Printer Basics
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... Roll Paper 34 Installing the Roll Paper Cutter and Basket 36 Adjusting the Cutting Position 38 Selecting Roll Paper Settings 39 Removing Your Photos and Paper 41 Printing on CDs and DVDs 43 Cleaning the Roller 43 Designing CDs and DVDs 43 Inserting a CD or DVD... Matte Board 54 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 59 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink Supply 60 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 60 Ink Cartridge Precautions 61 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 61 Aligning the Print...
... Roll Paper 34 Installing the Roll Paper Cutter and Basket 36 Adjusting the Cutting Position 38 Selecting Roll Paper Settings 39 Removing Your Photos and Paper 41 Printing on CDs and DVDs 43 Cleaning the Roller 43 Designing CDs and DVDs 43 Inserting a CD or DVD... Matte Board 54 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 59 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 59 Checking the Ink Supply 60 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 60 Ink Cartridge Precautions 61 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 61 Aligning the Print...
Printer Basics
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...DVD Printing Problems 82 Miscellaneous Problems 82 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 83 Windows 83 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 83 Macintosh OS X 84 Where To Get Help 84 Technical Support for Other Photo Software 85 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 87 Windows System Requirements ...87 Macintosh System Requirements 87 Important Safety Instructions 88 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 89 Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Safety Instructions 89 FCC ...
...DVD Printing Problems 82 Miscellaneous Problems 82 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 83 Windows 83 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 83 Macintosh OS X 84 Where To Get Help 84 Technical Support for Other Photo Software 85 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 87 Windows System Requirements ...87 Macintosh System Requirements 87 Important Safety Instructions 88 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 89 Automatic Roll Paper Cutter Safety Instructions 89 FCC ...
Printer Basics
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... as described on the Start Here sheet. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Make sure you check your printer what type of print you start, make sure you print. That...'s why printer settings are important. Follow the steps in these sections to ...
... as described on the Start Here sheet. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Make sure you check your printer what type of print you start, make sure you print. That...'s why printer settings are important. Follow the steps in these sections to ...
Printer Basics
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... the left edge guide to the position for your paper in the printer on thicker paper, try printing with the lever set to load plain paper and many special papers in the sheet feeder: 1. Adjust lever ■ If ink smears on the right side of the sheet feeder. Place your paper size... tray extensions. Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Follow these loading guidelines: ■ Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscapeoriented documents and photos. ■ Load the printable side face up.
... the left edge guide to the position for your paper in the printer on thicker paper, try printing with the lever set to load plain paper and many special papers in the sheet feeder: 1. Adjust lever ■ If ink smears on the right side of the sheet feeder. Place your paper size... tray extensions. Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Follow these loading guidelines: ■ Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscapeoriented documents and photos. ■ Load the printable side face up.
Printer Basics
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... apply only to cancel, pause, or resume printing and see the window shown on your applications, then click OK. Select Printer Settings. Right-click the printer icon in the Taskbar (lower right corner) on page 11. 3. Select the default settings you 're currently using. If you want ...for all your screen. 2. You see how much ink you can still change the Windows default printer settings for all your program, if necessary. 12 Printing in your programs. 1. During printing, this window appears. You can ...
... apply only to cancel, pause, or resume printing and see the window shown on your applications, then click OK. Select Printer Settings. Right-click the printer icon in the Taskbar (lower right corner) on page 11. 3. Select the default settings you 're currently using. If you want ...for all your screen. 2. You see how much ink you can still change the Windows default printer settings for all your program, if necessary. 12 Printing in your programs. 1. During printing, this window appears. You can ...
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... Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON ColorLife™ Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper (including roll paper) Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (including roll paper) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Printing in Windows 15 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type setting so your printer...
... Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON ColorLife™ Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper (including roll paper) Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (including roll paper) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Printing in Windows 15 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type setting so your printer...
Printer Basics
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... photos on these papers and sizes: Paper name EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Sizes 4 × 6 4 × 6 4 × 6 5 × 7 Media Type setting Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will minimize color ... most camera stores. Tip: For best results, always use EPSON papers. Note: Always keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in Windows The special EPSON inks designed for prints that you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements, ...
... photos on these papers and sizes: Paper name EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Sizes 4 × 6 4 × 6 4 × 6 5 × 7 Media Type setting Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will minimize color ... most camera stores. Tip: For best results, always use EPSON papers. Note: Always keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in Windows The special EPSON inks designed for prints that you get beautiful snapshots and enlargements, ...
Printer Basics
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...page 28 ■ "Selecting the Correct Media Type" on page 30 ■ "Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets" on roll paper, see page 34. Whenever you print, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Make sure...Printing on Macintosh Before you start, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. For information about printing on page 31 19 That's why...
...page 28 ■ "Selecting the Correct Media Type" on page 30 ■ "Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets" on roll paper, see page 34. Whenever you print, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. Make sure...Printing on Macintosh Before you start, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. For information about printing on page 31 19 That's why...
Printer Basics
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...right side of the sheet feeder. Load paper against the paper. 4. Adjust lever ■ If ink smears on the paper support. 2. Open the output tray extensions. It's usually whiter or brighter... than the other side. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow marks inside the edge guides.... ■ Check the paper package for printing landscapeoriented documents and photos. ■ Load the printable side face up. Slide the left edge guide to the m...
...right side of the sheet feeder. Load paper against the paper. 4. Adjust lever ■ If ink smears on the paper support. 2. Open the output tray extensions. It's usually whiter or brighter... than the other side. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow marks inside the edge guides.... ■ Check the paper package for printing landscapeoriented documents and photos. ■ Load the printable side face up. Slide the left edge guide to the m...
Printer Basics
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...double-sided printing instructions, see page 39. You see a window like this one : Select the type of paper you're using Select Color or Black Ink Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing 22 Printing on Macintosh Select the correct Paper Source, Paper Size, Orientation, and other ... like this one : Make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Print. Basic Printing on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you see SP 960 Select your paper size Select your paper source Select...
...double-sided printing instructions, see page 39. You see a window like this one : Select the type of paper you're using Select Color or Black Ink Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing 22 Printing on Macintosh Select the correct Paper Source, Paper Size, Orientation, and other ... like this one : Make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. From the File menu, select Print. Basic Printing on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x Before you begin, make sure you see SP 960 Select your paper size Select your paper source Select...
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...slider to Quality to select high-quality printing, or Speed for faster printing. (The slider is not available for details. ■ Select Color to check your paper from the Media Type list. You can also: ■ Click to reduce or enlarge your printed image, print multiple... Preview to preview your printout. ■ Click to print a color document or black and white photograph. Printing on page 30 for all paper types.) 5. Select the following settings: ■ Choose your ink levels. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the button. 6. Click Print. 4. See the...
...slider to Quality to select high-quality printing, or Speed for faster printing. (The slider is not available for details. ■ Select Color to check your paper from the Media Type list. You can also: ■ Click to reduce or enlarge your printed image, print multiple... Preview to preview your printout. ■ Click to print a color document or black and white photograph. Printing on page 30 for all paper types.) 5. Select the following settings: ■ Choose your ink levels. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the button. 6. Click Print. 4. See the...
Printer Basics
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... so your printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self...
... so your printer knows what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this Media Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Plain paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self...
Printer Basics
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The special EPSON inks designed for your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ For display, EPSON recommends that prints be framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ...
The special EPSON inks designed for your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ For display, EPSON recommends that prints be framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ...
Printer Basics
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...and Card Stock 43 Make sure the printer is turned on both regular 12-cm CDs and 8-cm mini CDs. You can use your own use EPSON Print CD to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. Note: EPSON Print CD software is loaded. 2. Printing... CDs and DVDs You can order ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs from a selection of plain paper. 1. You can use . 1. Press the m paper button to eject the paper. 4. The EPSON Print CD software makes it for Mac OS X. Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that have an...
...and Card Stock 43 Make sure the printer is turned on both regular 12-cm CDs and 8-cm mini CDs. You can use your own use EPSON Print CD to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects. Note: EPSON Print CD software is loaded. 2. Printing... CDs and DVDs You can order ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs from a selection of plain paper. 1. You can use . 1. Press the m paper button to eject the paper. 4. The EPSON Print CD software makes it for Mac OS X. Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that have an...
Printer Basics
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... on CDs and DVDs, make sure your printer, or an extra CD. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). Use the blank cardboard check disk included with your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to avoid smearing the ink. Then remove the front sheet feeder by... pulling it into the printer, as described on a CD or DVD: 1. You can also use these...
... on CDs and DVDs, make sure your printer, or an extra CD. Click OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). Use the blank cardboard check disk included with your EPSON Stylus Photo 960 is selected, and the Paper Source is set to avoid smearing the ink. Then remove the front sheet feeder by... pulling it into the printer, as described on a CD or DVD: 1. You can also use these...
Printer Basics
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...For more details, view your desktop. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you don't turn it only if quality declines. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your on-screen Reference Guide. This ...section explains how to maintain good print quality. 57 You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Cleaning ...
...For more details, view your desktop. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you don't turn it only if quality declines. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your on-screen Reference Guide. This ...section explains how to maintain good print quality. 57 You can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on the printer for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Cleaning ...