Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... print quality, and each of offering a one printers. 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 produce greater detail in...
... print quality, and each of offering a one printers. 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 produce greater detail in...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...8226; Different ink droplet sizes can be combined to produce ink droplets, and no heat is involved in photos and laser sharp text. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large.... A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of different ink droplet sizes. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical...
...8226; Different ink droplet sizes can be combined to produce ink droplets, and no heat is involved in photos and laser sharp text. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large.... A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of different ink droplet sizes. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type...
... optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type...
User Manual - Addendum
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... printable CDs and DVDs in OS X Make sure you will use ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs, and burn the data, music, or video before printing. Follow the instructions on an extra CD to create your printer. 4. You might want to do a test print on the Start Here sheet to load a CD... your design with Discus EP, then click the Print tab. CD Printing for Mac OS X. Create your printer here Click the Setup button. Click the CD/DVD label, then select your design instead of EPSON® Print CD. 2. In Mac OS X, you use Discus EP to check the image and positioning. 1. For...
... printable CDs and DVDs in OS X Make sure you will use ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs, and burn the data, music, or video before printing. Follow the instructions on an extra CD to create your printer. 4. You might want to do a test print on the Start Here sheet to load a CD... your design with Discus EP, then click the Print tab. CD Printing for Mac OS X. Create your printer here Click the Setup button. Click the CD/DVD label, then select your design instead of EPSON® Print CD. 2. In Mac OS X, you use Discus EP to check the image and positioning. 1. For...
User Manual - Addendum
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...ink to Automatic, as the Paper Size, then click OK. 8. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in USA 4/03 CPD-16273 Make sure you selected in a drive. Select CD/DVD for drop-down list. Handle printed CDs and DVDs carefully. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for the EPSON Stylus Photo 960. EPSON... is 70455 for the EPSON Stylus Photo 900 and 70415 for identification purposes only and may apply. Select the same printer that you don't select Roll Paper or another special ...
...ink to Automatic, as the Paper Size, then click OK. 8. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in USA 4/03 CPD-16273 Make sure you selected in a drive. Select CD/DVD for drop-down list. Handle printed CDs and DVDs carefully. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for the EPSON Stylus Photo 960. EPSON... is 70455 for the EPSON Stylus Photo 900 and 70415 for identification purposes only and may apply. Select the same printer that you don't select Roll Paper or another special ...
Printer Basics
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...paper Copyright © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any consumable products other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks... BorderFree, PhotoEnhance, and EPSON Software are trademarks, and EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of the copyright laws when using ink jet printers, digital cameras, and ...
...paper Copyright © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any consumable products other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks... BorderFree, PhotoEnhance, and EPSON Software are trademarks, and EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of the copyright laws when using ink jet printers, digital cameras, and ...
Printer Basics
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...Roll Paper 61 Windows 61 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 63 Macintosh OS X 64 Removing Your Photos and Paper 67 Printing on Card Stock or Matte Board 69 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 73 Cleaning the Print Head 73 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 74 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern... 75 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 76 Checking the Ink Supply 76 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 77 Ink Cartridge Precautions 78 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 78 Aligning the ...
...Roll Paper 61 Windows 61 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 63 Macintosh OS X 64 Removing Your Photos and Paper 67 Printing on Card Stock or Matte Board 69 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 73 Cleaning the Print Head 73 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 74 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern... 75 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 76 Checking the Ink Supply 76 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 77 Ink Cartridge Precautions 78 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 78 Aligning the ...
Printer Basics
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... 95 Quality Problems 96 Paper Problems 98 CD/DVD Printing Problems 99 Miscellaneous Problems 100 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 102 Windows 102 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 102 Macintosh OS X 103 Where To Get Help 103 REQUIREMENTS AND... NOTICES 105 Windows System Requirements 105 Macintosh System Requirements 105 Important Safety Instructions 106 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 107 FCC Compliance Statement 108 Declaration of Conformity 109 Energy Star Compliance 109 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 110 INDEX 113 Contents 5
... 95 Quality Problems 96 Paper Problems 98 CD/DVD Printing Problems 99 Miscellaneous Problems 100 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 102 Windows 102 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 102 Macintosh OS X 103 Where To Get Help 103 REQUIREMENTS AND... NOTICES 105 Windows System Requirements 105 Macintosh System Requirements 105 Important Safety Instructions 106 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 107 FCC Compliance Statement 108 Declaration of Conformity 109 Energy Star Compliance 109 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 110 INDEX 113 Contents 5
Printer Basics
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... advanced features: ■ EPSON's 6-color photo inks let you print up to 5760 × 720 optimized dpi (dots per inch) ■ Ultra fine 4-picoliter ink droplets give you finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors ■ Direct CD/DVD... 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and letter-size papers ■ Roll paper feeder enables continuous printing of multiple photos ■ Straight-through paper path for thick paper gives you more media choices than ever before 7 Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 900 is a full-featured photo and CD/DVD printer. Welcome!
... advanced features: ■ EPSON's 6-color photo inks let you print up to 5760 × 720 optimized dpi (dots per inch) ■ Ultra fine 4-picoliter ink droplets give you finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors ■ Direct CD/DVD... 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and letter-size papers ■ Roll paper feeder enables continuous printing of multiple photos ■ Straight-through paper path for thick paper gives you more media choices than ever before 7 Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 900 is a full-featured photo and CD/DVD printer. Welcome!
Printer Basics
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... a flash. Works with Photoshop 6.0, 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that lets you control how your documents look. About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. (EPSON Print CD not available for free updates to your printer driver. You can store, organize, and share your...
... a flash. Works with Photoshop 6.0, 7.0, and Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that lets you control how your documents look. About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. (EPSON Print CD not available for free updates to your printer driver. You can store, organize, and share your...
Printer Basics
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... an ink cartridge? Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the EPSON Printer Information Center, if you how. EPIC also includes an on your desktop. 2. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details.... Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show 10 Welcome! Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view the manual. Note: You...
... an ink cartridge? Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the EPSON Printer Information Center, if you how. EPIC also includes an on your desktop. 2. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details.... Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show 10 Welcome! Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view the manual. Note: You...
Printer Basics
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The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are properly displayed or stored. To order EPSON paper, contact your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ For display, EPSON recommends that are formulated to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ozone. ■ As with all photographs, keep ...
The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are properly displayed or stored. To order EPSON paper, contact your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ For display, EPSON recommends that are formulated to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ozone. ■ As with all photographs, keep ...
Printer Basics
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... of paper you're using and what type of paper. Printing in Windows Before you want. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. See these sections for each type of print you start, make sure you print. Your...
... of paper you're using and what type of paper. Printing in Windows Before you want. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. See these sections for each type of print you start, make sure you print. Your...
Printer Basics
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...You can still change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs. 1. Select Printer Settings. You see how much ink you can use the buttons to start printing. You can also see the window shown in Windows Click OK. 9. Right click the printer icon in the lower right corner of... Application" on page 22. 3. At the Print window, click OK or Print to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can change the printer settings in your print job. If you want for all your screen (taskbar). 2. 8. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of...
...You can still change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs. 1. Select Printer Settings. You see how much ink you can use the buttons to start printing. You can also see the window shown in Windows Click OK. 9. Right click the printer icon in the lower right corner of... Application" on page 22. 3. At the Print window, click OK or Print to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can change the printer settings in your print job. If you want for all your screen (taskbar). 2. 8. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of...
Printer Basics
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... Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON All Purpose Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (including roll paper) EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® EPSON ColorLife™ Photo Paper EPSON Ink...
... Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON All Purpose Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (including roll paper) EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® EPSON ColorLife™ Photo Paper EPSON Ink...
Printer Basics
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For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. They tell your printer what kind of paper you're using and what type of paper. That's why printer settings are important. See these sections for each type of print you print. Make sure...
For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. They tell your printer what kind of paper you're using and what type of paper. That's why printer settings are important. See these sections for each type of print you print. Make sure...
Printer Basics
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From the File menu, select Print. You see SP 900 Select your paper size Select your paper source Select your printer in the Chooser as described in "Installing Your Printer Driver" on a Macintosh From the File menu, select Page Setup. Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to close the Page Setup... window. 3. Click OK to 9.x Before you begin make sure you 're using Select Color or Black Ink Select Automatic mode Select higher...
From the File menu, select Print. You see SP 900 Select your paper size Select your paper source Select your printer in the Chooser as described in "Installing Your Printer Driver" on a Macintosh From the File menu, select Page Setup. Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to close the Page Setup... window. 3. Click OK to 9.x Before you begin make sure you 're using Select Color or Black Ink Select Automatic mode Select higher...
Printer Basics
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...available for all paper types.) Note: The Quality setting on page 42 for details. ■ Select Color to check your paper from the Media Type list. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? 4. Click Print. See "Selecting the Correct Media Type" on this screen gives... print jobs. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your printout. ■ Click to print a color document or black and white photograph. For the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click Custom then click the Advanced button and see "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on ...
...available for all paper types.) Note: The Quality setting on page 42 for details. ■ Select Color to check your paper from the Media Type list. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? 4. Click Print. See "Selecting the Correct Media Type" on this screen gives... print jobs. ■ Click , then click Preview to preview your printout. ■ Click to print a color document or black and white photograph. For the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click Custom then click the Advanced button and see "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on ...
Printer Basics
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...the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click Custom, then click the Advanced button and see a window like this screen gives you selected in step 2. Select Print Settings from the Printer drop-down list. The Quality setting on a Macintosh Select your printer name from the list....Settings" on page 38. 36 Printing on this one: Select the same printer name you 're using Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Select the following Print Settings as necessary...
...the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click Custom, then click the Advanced button and see a window like this screen gives you selected in step 2. Select Print Settings from the Printer drop-down list. The Quality setting on a Macintosh Select your printer name from the list....Settings" on page 38. 36 Printing on this one: Select the same printer name you 're using Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Select the following Print Settings as necessary...
Product Information Guide
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... DVDs before you print on both regular 12-cm CDs and 8-cm mini CDs. Press the paper button to load an ink-jet printable CD or DVD on the printer's special tray and print it. Designing CDs and DVDs You can print on a CD or DVD, clean the roller inside.... 9. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on card stock, make sure the paper thickness lever is satisfactory. Repeat steps 2 and 3 several websites, for instructions. 5/03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 - 9 See the Printer Basics manual for example, www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, and www.pcconnection.com.
... DVDs before you print on both regular 12-cm CDs and 8-cm mini CDs. Press the paper button to load an ink-jet printable CD or DVD on the printer's special tray and print it. Designing CDs and DVDs You can print on a CD or DVD, clean the roller inside.... 9. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on card stock, make sure the paper thickness lever is satisfactory. Repeat steps 2 and 3 several websites, for instructions. 5/03 EPSON Stylus Photo 900 - 9 See the Printer Basics manual for example, www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, and www.pcconnection.com.