Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of Epson America, Inc. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Other product names used herein are for optional cartridges, and...
... or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of Epson America, Inc. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Other product names used herein are for optional cartridges, and...
Printer Basics
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that lets you need for printing. It also includes an on loading roll paper, loading CDs and DVDs, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. support not available for Mac® OS X.) P.I .M. II Plug-in a flash. print high-resolution photos; Works with your printer and lets you quick...
... Photoshop Elements 1.0 and 2.0.) EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that lets you need for printing. It also includes an on loading roll paper, loading CDs and DVDs, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. support not available for Mac® OS X.) P.I .M. II Plug-in a flash. print high-resolution photos; Works with your printer and lets you quick...
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... changing an ink cartridge? If you haven't already. Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show. Click Print Show 10 Welcome! Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet 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...
... changing an ink cartridge? If you haven't already. Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show. Click Print Show 10 Welcome! Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet 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...
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... clean it only if quality declines. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter to keep your printer working at its best and to prepare it for moving, if necessary: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 76 ■ "Aligning the Print Head..." on page 81 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 84 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 85 For more details, see your on and print a few pages at...
... clean it only if quality declines. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter to keep your printer working at its best and to prepare it for moving, if necessary: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 76 ■ "Aligning the Print Head..." on page 81 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 84 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 85 For more details, see your on and print a few pages at...
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...cleaning and aligning the print head, you which cartridge is more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red ink light stays on the Windows taskbar. When a cartridge is low or empty. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red ink light flashes, one or more than six months... old, you need to 9.x: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 900 > Status ...
...cleaning and aligning the print head, you which cartridge is more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red ink light stays on the Windows taskbar. When a cartridge is low or empty. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red ink light flashes, one or more than six months... old, you need to 9.x: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 900 > Status ...
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When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to your dealer, or call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. sales only). Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Ink cartridge Black Color Part number T007201...
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to your dealer, or call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. sales only). Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Ink cartridge Black Color Part number T007201...
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.... 1. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. 78 Maintaining Your Printer Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on , but not flashing). Leave the empty cartridge installed in one is empty. Then open the printer cover. 2. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is turned on (the green power light...
.... 1. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. 78 Maintaining Your Printer Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on , but not flashing). Leave the empty cartridge installed in one is empty. Then open the printer cover. 2. You cannot print if an ink cartridge is turned on (the green power light...
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... on. ■ If it flashes at the same speed as the green light, replace the black cartridge. ■ If it flashes twice as fast as the green light, replace the color ink cartridge. ■ If it carefully. 5. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board on top. Then...more information. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Remove the new cartridge from its package. See "Checking the Ink Supply" on , replace both cartridges. The red light also begins to find out which cartridge is on the right and the black is out of ink. Maintaining Your Printer 79 Pull up...
... on. ■ If it flashes at the same speed as the green light, replace the black cartridge. ■ If it flashes twice as fast as the green light, replace the color ink cartridge. ■ If it carefully. 5. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board on top. Then...more information. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Remove the new cartridge from its package. See "Checking the Ink Supply" on , replace both cartridges. The red light also begins to find out which cartridge is on the right and the black is out of ink. Maintaining Your Printer 79 Pull up...
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Hooks Caution: Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Press down into the holder. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. If you close it snaps in back. you may damage the clamp when you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Make sure the tabs rest on the ink cartridge clamp until it . 7. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 80 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Lower the new cartridge down firmly on the hooks in place. 8.
Hooks Caution: Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Press down into the holder. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. If you close it snaps in back. you may damage the clamp when you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Make sure the tabs rest on the ink cartridge clamp until it . 7. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 80 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Lower the new cartridge down firmly on the hooks in place. 8.
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... from the electrical outlet. Remove any other parts inside the printer. 4. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it off the printer. 2. Don't get water on the printer. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper...
... from the electrical outlet. Remove any other parts inside the printer. 4. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it off the printer. 2. Don't get water on the printer. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper...
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...is misaligned, align the print head (see page 73); Open the printer cover. After transporting the printer, remove the plastic insert or tape securing the print head and test your printer (or secure it . 4. Keep the printer level as you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print... head (see page 81). 86 Maintaining Your Printer If you transport it to remove the insert after installing the printer in its attachments in the output tray extension, then close the output tray. 6. Secure the ink cartridge holder with the plastic insert that came with tape).
...is misaligned, align the print head (see page 73); Open the printer cover. After transporting the printer, remove the plastic insert or tape securing the print head and test your printer (or secure it . 4. Keep the printer level as you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print... head (see page 81). 86 Maintaining Your Printer If you transport it to remove the insert after installing the printer in its attachments in the output tray extension, then close the output tray. 6. Secure the ink cartridge holder with the plastic insert that came with tape).
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...sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in the printer. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it to the correct setting for instructions. One or both of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head... then reload it may be incompatible with the correct cartridge, as described on page 78. Solving Problems 91 Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see "Removing Your Photos and Paper" on page 67). The paper thickness ...
...sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in the printer. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it to the correct setting for instructions. One or both of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head... then reload it may be incompatible with the correct cartridge, as described on page 78. Solving Problems 91 Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see "Removing Your Photos and Paper" on page 67). The paper thickness ...
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... screen savers and virus protectors, and install again. ■ If the SP 900 icon doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may not have an extension conflict. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Make sure your system was not upgraded from Windows 95; ... privileges. Wait until it's finished (the green power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it on. ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and no packing material remains in Device Manager. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation...
... screen savers and virus protectors, and install again. ■ If the SP 900 icon doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may not have an extension conflict. You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Make sure your system was not upgraded from Windows 95; ... privileges. Wait until it's finished (the green power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it on. ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and no packing material remains in Device Manager. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation...
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... Quality and turn off High Speed mode; Minimize Margins) (Macintosh OS X) is face up. ■ The ink cartridges may occur in the on page 81. ■ Make sure Maximum (Windows), Minimize Margins (Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x), or Stylus Photo 900(Standard - Quality Problems You see page 76. 96 Solving Problems ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only...
... Quality and turn off High Speed mode; Minimize Margins) (Macintosh OS X) is face up. ■ The ink cartridges may occur in the on page 81. ■ Make sure Maximum (Windows), Minimize Margins (Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x), or Stylus Photo 900(Standard - Quality Problems You see page 76. 96 Solving Problems ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only...
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... for heavy stock, see page 69. ■ Align the print head as described on page 81. For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. Your printout is grainy. ■ Use a higher quality paper or select a higher Quality Type or Print Quality setting; see your paper; see page 73 ... faint or has gaps. ■ Clean the print head nozzles; If it to for most papers and for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on page 76. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color Ink is off PhotoEnhance.™ Also check if you're using a special effect that alters image...
... for heavy stock, see page 69. ■ Align the print head as described on page 81. For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. Your printout is grainy. ■ Use a higher quality paper or select a higher Quality Type or Print Quality setting; see your paper; see page 73 ... faint or has gaps. ■ Clean the print head nozzles; If it to for most papers and for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on page 76. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color Ink is off PhotoEnhance.™ Also check if you're using a special effect that alters image...
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In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 104 Solving Problems ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 104 Solving Problems ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
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...units. ■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in performance. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer and computer system away from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on... a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de ...
...units. ■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in performance. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer and computer system away from the ink cartridges. ■ Turn off using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on... a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de ...
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...it in your skin, wash it off with the bottom of the packaging facing down. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch a cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by hand. If it gets in the same environment as ...the printer. there may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for a long time before using it. ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge after you handle used ink cartridges; Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. ...
...it in your skin, wash it off with the bottom of the packaging facing down. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch a cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by hand. If it gets in the same environment as ...the printer. there may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for a long time before using it. ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge after you handle used ink cartridges; Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. ...