Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
Page 1
... ink solution. Detailed information on each component is on the following pages. 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...
... ink solution. Detailed information on each component is on the following pages. 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
Page 2
... droplets, and no heat is an important factor in photos and laser sharp text. Epson printers are unique in combining very small, variable-size ink droplet sizes with more tone representations for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and...
... droplets, and no heat is an important factor in photos and laser sharp text. Epson printers are unique in combining very small, variable-size ink droplet sizes with more tone representations for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
Page 3
... fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the same page. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all...
... fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the same page. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all...
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
Page 1
...Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements PRINT Image Matching™ (P.I.M.)-enabled digital cameras embed information in digital photo files to import and print your P.I .M.-enabled camera models and software titles, visit the web site at www.... among camera makes and models. PRINT Image Matching technology ensures that P.I.M.-enabled digital cameras and printers work together perfectly to retain the PRINT Image Matching image quality when you import files from ...PRINT Image Matching, including a complete list of colors and enhancements set in page 12 1
...Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements PRINT Image Matching™ (P.I.M.)-enabled digital cameras embed information in digital photo files to import and print your P.I .M.-enabled camera models and software titles, visit the web site at www.... among camera makes and models. PRINT Image Matching technology ensures that P.I.M.-enabled digital cameras and printers work together perfectly to retain the PRINT Image Matching image quality when you import files from ...PRINT Image Matching, including a complete list of colors and enhancements set in page 12 1
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
Page 2
... Epson Stylus® Photo R200 ■ Epson Stylus Photo R300/R300M ■ Epson Stylus Photo R320 ■ Epson Stylus Photo R800 ■ Epson Stylus Photo RX500 ■ Epson Stylus Photo RX600 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 780 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX ■ Epson Stylus Photo 820 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 825 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 890 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 900 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 925 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 960 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 1280 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2000P* ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2200 ■ PictureMate™ by Epson * This printer...
... Epson Stylus® Photo R200 ■ Epson Stylus Photo R300/R300M ■ Epson Stylus Photo R320 ■ Epson Stylus Photo R800 ■ Epson Stylus Photo RX500 ■ Epson Stylus Photo RX600 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 780 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX ■ Epson Stylus Photo 820 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 825 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 890 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 900 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 925 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 960 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 1280 ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2000P* ■ Epson Stylus Photo 2200 ■ PictureMate™ by Epson * This printer...
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
Page 5
...in other P.I.M.-enabled programs, keep the P.I .M. header information intact for your original file you don't change the color space. header information but will not contain P.I .M. Note: To keep the original file. If you overwrite your printer and paper 5 Image PRINT Image Matching images are using . Printing a P.I .M. You see a screen like...to save your file in one of the sections below, depending on the program and operating system you are converted into the EPSON RGB 2001 color space. Do not use in Photoshop 7.0, CS, and Photoshop Elements (Windows) 1.
...in other P.I.M.-enabled programs, keep the P.I .M. header information intact for your original file you don't change the color space. header information but will not contain P.I .M. Note: To keep the original file. If you overwrite your printer and paper 5 Image PRINT Image Matching images are using . Printing a P.I .M. You see a screen like...to save your file in one of the sections below, depending on the program and operating system you are converted into the EPSON RGB 2001 color space. Do not use in Photoshop 7.0, CS, and Photoshop Elements (Windows) 1.
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
Page 6
In the Print Space box, select the profile for the Intent. 4. Click the Advanced button. (If you don't see your printer and the paper you 're printing on. 7. Click Print. 5. Under Media Type (or Type), select the paper you 're using. You see an Advanced button, ...click Custom, then click Advanced.) 6 Click Setup, then select your paper Click Advanced Click Custom, then Advanced 6. In the Source Space box, make sure EPSON RGB 2001 is selected. 3. Select Perceptual for your printer Properties or Preferences window: . Select your paper Select your...
In the Print Space box, select the profile for the Intent. 4. Click the Advanced button. (If you don't see your printer and the paper you 're printing on. 7. Click Print. 5. Under Media Type (or Type), select the paper you 're using. You see an Advanced button, ...click Custom, then click Advanced.) 6 Click Setup, then select your paper Click Advanced Click Custom, then Advanced 6. In the Source Space box, make sure EPSON RGB 2001 is selected. 3. Select Perceptual for your printer Properties or Preferences window: . Select your paper Select your...
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
Page 8
In the Print Space box, select the profile for your printer and paper 2. Select Perceptual for your printer and the paper you are using . Click Print. 8 Open the File menu and select Print Preview or Print with Preview. (Choose Print if you 're using Photoshop Elements 3.0.) Then click Show More Options and select Color Management. You see a window like this: Make sure this source is selected. 3. In the Source Space box, make sure EPSON RGB 2001 is selected Select the profile for the Intent. 4. Printing in Photoshop 7.0, CS, and Photoshop Elements (Macintosh) 1.
In the Print Space box, select the profile for your printer and paper 2. Select Perceptual for your printer and the paper you are using . Click Print. 8 Open the File menu and select Print Preview or Print with Preview. (Choose Print if you 're using Photoshop Elements 3.0.) Then click Show More Options and select Color Management. You see a window like this: Make sure this source is selected. 3. In the Source Space box, make sure EPSON RGB 2001 is selected Select the profile for the Intent. 4. Printing in Photoshop 7.0, CS, and Photoshop Elements (Macintosh) 1.
User Manual (P.I.M Plug-in)
Page 11
... Source Space box, make sure Document: EPSON RGB 2001 is selected Select the profile for your printer Properties or Preferences window. 4. You see No Color Adjustment, click ICM, then click Off (Not Color Adjustment) or No Color Adjustment.) 6. Note: If you don't see your printer and the paper you're printing on.... Advanced button, click Custom, then click Advanced.) In Mac OS 9.x, click Custom in Photoshop 6.0 1. Select Perceptual for the Intent. In the Color Management box, select No Color Adjustment and click OK. (If you 're using Windows, click Setup, then select your photo. 11
... Source Space box, make sure Document: EPSON RGB 2001 is selected Select the profile for your printer Properties or Preferences window. 4. You see No Color Adjustment, click ICM, then click Off (Not Color Adjustment) or No Color Adjustment.) 6. Note: If you don't see your printer and the paper you're printing on.... Advanced button, click Custom, then click Advanced.) In Mac OS 9.x, click Custom in Photoshop 6.0 1. Select Perceptual for the Intent. In the Color Management box, select No Color Adjustment and click OK. (If you 're using Windows, click Setup, then select your photo. 11
User Manual - Addendum
Page 1
...the image and positioning. 1. In Mac OS X, you use Discus EP to create your printer here Click the Setup button. You see the following Page Setup dialog box: Click Setup Select your design instead of EPSON® Print CD. 2. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to load a CD... or DVD into your printer software, including Discus EP for Macintosh® OS X Discus™ EP is included on...
...the image and positioning. 1. In Mac OS X, you use Discus EP to create your printer here Click the Setup button. You see the following Page Setup dialog box: Click Setup Select your design instead of EPSON® Print CD. 2. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to load a CD... or DVD into your printer software, including Discus EP for Macintosh® OS X Discus™ EP is included on...
User Manual - Addendum
Page 2
...(905) 709-2567 (Canada), 6 AM to Get Help World Wide Web: http://support.epson.com Automated telephone services: (800) 922-8911 (touch tone phone required). General Notice: Other...EPSON Stylus Photo 960. Handle printed CDs and DVDs carefully. EPSON is 70455 for the EPSON Stylus Photo 900 and 70415 for drop-down list. 6. Make sure you selected in a drive. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in USA 4/03 CPD-16273 Select the same printer... 8. Select Stylus Photo 900 or Stylus Photo 960 from the list. 11.
...(905) 709-2567 (Canada), 6 AM to Get Help World Wide Web: http://support.epson.com Automated telephone services: (800) 922-8911 (touch tone phone required). General Notice: Other...EPSON Stylus Photo 960. Handle printed CDs and DVDs carefully. EPSON is 70455 for the EPSON Stylus Photo 900 and 70415 for drop-down list. 6. Make sure you selected in a drive. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in USA 4/03 CPD-16273 Select the same printer... 8. Select Stylus Photo 900 or Stylus Photo 960 from the list. 11.
Printer Basics
Page 2
... copyrighted material. EPSON encourages each user to this EPSON printer. The information contained herein is a trademark of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to be misused by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be as broad as applied to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and...
... copyrighted material. EPSON encourages each user to this EPSON printer. The information contained herein is a trademark of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to be misused by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be as broad as applied to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and...
Printer Basics
Page 3
...8 About Your Documentation 9 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 10 Launching the Animations 10 Launching the Manual 11 LOADING PAPER 13 Loading Single Sheets 13 Loading Roll Paper 14 Loading Envelopes 17 Loading Special Papers 19 Storing Your Photos 20 PRINTING IN WINDOWS 21 Printing From ...an Application 22 Selecting Default Settings 24 Customizing Windows Print Settings 25 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 27 Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets 28 PRINTING ON A MACINTOSH 31 Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 32 Printing with Macintosh OS X 35...
...8 About Your Documentation 9 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 10 Launching the Animations 10 Launching the Manual 11 LOADING PAPER 13 Loading Single Sheets 13 Loading Roll Paper 14 Loading Envelopes 17 Loading Special Papers 19 Storing Your Photos 20 PRINTING IN WINDOWS 21 Printing From ...an Application 22 Selecting Default Settings 24 Customizing Windows Print Settings 25 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 27 Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets 28 PRINTING ON A MACINTOSH 31 Printing with Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 32 Printing with Macintosh OS X 35...
Printer Basics
Page 4
Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets 43 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 44 Macintosh OS X 45 PRINTING ON CDS AND SPECIAL MEDIA 47 Printing... 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... Cartridges 77 Ink Cartridge Precautions 78 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 78 Aligning the Print Head 81 Cleaning the Printer 84 Transporting the Printer 85 4 Contents
Printing Borderless Photos on Cut Sheets 43 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 44 Macintosh OS X 45 PRINTING ON CDS AND SPECIAL MEDIA 47 Printing... 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... Cartridges 77 Ink Cartridge Precautions 78 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 78 Aligning the Print Head 81 Cleaning the Printer 84 Transporting the Printer 85 4 Contents
Printer Basics
Page 5
...INDEX 113 Contents 5 INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER SOFTWARE 87 Installing Printer Software on Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 87 Installing Your Printer Driver 87 Installing Optional Software 88 SOLVING PROBLEMS 89 Printer Parts 90 Diagnosing Printer Problems 91 Running a Printer Check 92 Problems and Solutions 94 Setup and Software Installation Problems 94 Printer Problems 95 Quality Problems 96 ...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.
...INDEX 113 Contents 5 INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER SOFTWARE 87 Installing Printer Software on Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 87 Installing Your Printer Driver 87 Installing Optional Software 88 SOLVING PROBLEMS 89 Printer Parts 90 Diagnosing Printer Problems 91 Running a Printer Check 92 Problems and Solutions 94 Setup and Software Installation Problems 94 Printer Problems 95 Quality Problems 96 ...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.
Printer Basics
Page 7
...droplets give you finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors ■ Direct CD/DVD printing lets you create customized "labels"-with your own photos, text, and artwork-for all the CDs you burn ■ True BorderFree™ frame-ready...select 4 × 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.
...droplets give you finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors ■ Direct CD/DVD printing lets you create customized "labels"-with your own photos, text, and artwork-for all the CDs you burn ■ True BorderFree™ frame-ready...select 4 × 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.
Printer Basics
Page 8
... website periodically for free updates to information about your printer. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing website where you import JPEG files from your printer driver. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on -screen User...
... website periodically for free updates to information about your printer. ■ Your photo software includes these great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing website where you import JPEG files from your printer driver. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on -screen User...
Printer Basics
Page 9
...and User's Guide, as described on CDs and special media ■ Maintaining your printer ■ Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. For more details... your equipment. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Loading all types of paper ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Printing on page 10.
...and User's Guide, as described on CDs and special media ■ Maintaining your printer ■ Solving basic problems Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. For more details... your equipment. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Loading all types of paper ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Printing on page 10.
Printer Basics
Page 10
...Explorer® 4.0 or later or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later-to view printer animations that quickly show you how. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Click Print Show 10 Welcome! EPIC also includes an on your desktop. 2. Click... Print Show. Launching the Animations 1. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading paper, loading CDs or DVDs, or changing an ink cartridge? If you haven't already. Follow ...
...Explorer® 4.0 or later or Netscape® Navigator® 3.0 or later-to view printer animations that quickly show you how. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Click Print Show 10 Welcome! EPIC also includes an on your desktop. 2. Click... Print Show. Launching the Animations 1. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading paper, loading CDs or DVDs, or changing an ink cartridge? If you haven't already. Follow ...
Printer Basics
Page 11
Click on your desktop. 2. Welcome! 11 Click a topic to exit EPSON Print Show. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the topic you want to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. Click User's Guide. Click Exit to view a movie 4. You see this screen: Click a topic 3. Click a title. Use the program tools to view. 3. Launching the Manual 1.
Click on your desktop. 2. Welcome! 11 Click a topic to exit EPSON Print Show. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the topic you want to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. Click User's Guide. Click Exit to view a movie 4. You see this screen: Click a topic 3. Click a title. Use the program tools to view. 3. Launching the Manual 1.