Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... print quality. 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 award-winning print quality, and each of...
... print quality. 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 award-winning print quality, and each of...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... areas of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. 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. Epson printers are unique in combining very small, variable...
... areas of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. 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. Epson printers are unique in combining very small, variable...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Other product names used with Epson printers...
... Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Other product names used with Epson printers...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of color inks, producing brighter output on plain paper: Because conventional dye-based ink acts much smaller spot size than dye-based ink 2. Additionally, higher optical density produces darker blacks in -One printers. Epson Sales ... With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink produces a much like conventional dye inks. With added improvements for printing on glossy papers, the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax...
... the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of color inks, producing brighter output on plain paper: Because conventional dye-based ink acts much smaller spot size than dye-based ink 2. Additionally, higher optical density produces darker blacks in -One printers. Epson Sales ... With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink produces a much like conventional dye inks. With added improvements for printing on glossy papers, the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... without fear of damaging them . In fact, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has a fade resistance rating up to paper, including plain paper, do not smear. Epson does not guarantee longevity of UV light. For maximum print life, display all Epson inks, uses a quick drying formula. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks.
... without fear of damaging them . In fact, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has a fade resistance rating up to paper, including plain paper, do not smear. Epson does not guarantee longevity of UV light. For maximum print life, display all Epson inks, uses a quick drying formula. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks.
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with many glossy photo papers, plus still supports matte and plain papers 2. Excellent gloss level Reduced metamerism More vibrant colors More glossy paper choices The ink set is compatible with DURABrite Ultra pigment ink support BorderFree® printing, so customers can...
... the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with many glossy photo papers, plus still supports matte and plain papers 2. Excellent gloss level Reduced metamerism More vibrant colors More glossy paper choices The ink set is compatible with DURABrite Ultra pigment ink support BorderFree® printing, so customers can...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... now has the option to continue printing black text using the color inks-a lifesaver when stores are closed! • New, easier to identify packaging-All models (except for the C88+) feature inks with stellar image quality and durability, or is designed for everyday text ...Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for the consumer and small office/home office (SOHO) customer. Increasing Brand Strength Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose For complete details on how DURABrite Ultra pigment ink compares to other Epson ink...
... now has the option to continue printing black text using the color inks-a lifesaver when stores are closed! • New, easier to identify packaging-All models (except for the C88+) feature inks with stellar image quality and durability, or is designed for everyday text ...Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for the consumer and small office/home office (SOHO) customer. Increasing Brand Strength Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose For complete details on how DURABrite Ultra pigment ink compares to other Epson ink...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...Paper Printing Media Selection Coloring is its ability to produce the highest quality text and photos, offering color qualities similar to resist fading.. some competitive printers use all pigment-based ink; Best Wide media compatibility...: Plain, Matte, RC (Resin Coated) Photo and High Gloss papers, and specialty media (including self-adhesive paper and iron-on transfers) Ink remains near the paper's surface and the new resin formulation reduces gloss differential while improving the color gamut on transfers) Epson...
...Paper Printing Media Selection Coloring is its ability to produce the highest quality text and photos, offering color qualities similar to resist fading.. some competitive printers use all pigment-based ink; Best Wide media compatibility...: Plain, Matte, RC (Resin Coated) Photo and High Gloss papers, and specialty media (including self-adhesive paper and iron-on transfers) Ink remains near the paper's surface and the new resin formulation reduces gloss differential while improving the color gamut on transfers) Epson...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 6 DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the ideal solution for identi...water-resistance, even on plain paper • Convenient individual ink cartridges DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One CX7400 All-in-One CX8400 All-...
Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 6 DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the ideal solution for identi...water-resistance, even on plain paper • Convenient individual ink cartridges DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One CX7400 All-in-One CX8400 All-...
Product Brochure
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...Exceed Your Vision is used for priming the printer. Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are subject to 44" in printer damage. Epson disclaims any and all rights in the U.S. OS X 10.2.x or later Recommended Ink Cartridges** Black T060120 Cyan T060220 Magenta T060320 Yellow... and could result in length; C88 SPECIFICATIONS Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) advanced Micro Piezo,® optimized for photo printing Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 180 nozzles 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY) Ink Type DURABrite Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade and water resistant...
...Exceed Your Vision is used for priming the printer. Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are subject to 44" in printer damage. Epson disclaims any and all rights in the U.S. OS X 10.2.x or later Recommended Ink Cartridges** Black T060120 Cyan T060220 Magenta T060320 Yellow... and could result in length; C88 SPECIFICATIONS Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) advanced Micro Piezo,® optimized for photo printing Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 180 nozzles 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY) Ink Type DURABrite Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade and water resistant...
Product Information Guide
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.... To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. AC inlet USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 sales only). In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320...
.... To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. AC inlet USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 sales only). In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320...
Product Information Guide
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... (Full speed device) NRZI USB Series B 6 feet or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder...
... (Full speed device) NRZI USB Series B 6 feet or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder...
Product Information Guide
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...edge guide. Open the output tray and pull out its extension. 3. Letter-size paper 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 2. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Insert the paper, printable side up . It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge ...or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions. 4 - Epson Stylus C88 Loading Paper When loading special Epson ink jet papers, follow these ...
...edge guide. Open the output tray and pull out its extension. 3. Letter-size paper 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 2. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Insert the paper, printable side up . It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge ...or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions. 4 - Epson Stylus C88 Loading Paper When loading special Epson ink jet papers, follow these ...
Product Information Guide
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... color changes and lengthen display life: ❏ Frame prints under glass or in a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from most camera stores. ❏ Always keep unused paper in doubt, try another outlet. 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 5 Check the message that appears on . Make sure the printer is... outlet is working and is low. Make sure you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on...
... color changes and lengthen display life: ❏ Frame prints under glass or in a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from most camera stores. ❏ Always keep unused paper in doubt, try another outlet. 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 5 Check the message that appears on . Make sure the printer is... outlet is working and is low. Make sure you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on...
Product Information Guide
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...clean the print head again. If the pattern has no gaps or white lines, click Finish. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Cleaning takes several seconds. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Print Head If your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Status Monitor. 6 - You can replace ...the cartridge even if the red ink light is in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. ...
...clean the print head again. If the pattern has no gaps or white lines, click Finish. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Cleaning takes several seconds. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Print Head If your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Status Monitor. 6 - You can replace ...the cartridge even if the red ink light is in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. ...
Product Information Guide
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... label identifying the color should be replaced, the holder moves to clean the print head. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will leak. Go to be on the top). Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 7 If ink gets in the same...
... label identifying the color should be replaced, the holder moves to clean the print head. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will leak. Go to be on the top). Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 7 If ink gets in the same...
Product Information Guide
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... through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. Close the printer cover. 12. Note: If the red light stays on , and the red light goes out. If you hear it . 9. Press the ink button. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you need to refill it click ...into place. Charging takes about 1 minute. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, or you may ...
... through 8 before continuing with step 10. 10. Close the printer cover. 12. Note: If the red light stays on , and the red light goes out. If you hear it . 9. Press the ink button. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you need to refill it click ...into place. Charging takes about 1 minute. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is flashing, or you may ...
Product Information Guide
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...-19910 CPD-19911 CPD-19909 Epson Stylus C88 Start Here Epson Stylus C88 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C88 CD-ROM with tape, as described below. Use the original box and packing materials, or a similar box that holds the printer securely. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the cartridges. Removing the... unplug its best, you need to the home position, then close the printer cover and output tray. 6. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 If the outer case or inside of the printer. 7. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer. 3. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts...
...-19910 CPD-19911 CPD-19909 Epson Stylus C88 Start Here Epson Stylus C88 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C88 CD-ROM with tape, as described below. Use the original box and packing materials, or a similar box that holds the printer securely. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the cartridges. Removing the... unplug its best, you need to the home position, then close the printer cover and output tray. 6. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 If the outer case or inside of the printer. 7. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer. 3. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Photos with Macintosh OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where... To Get Help 32 Requirements and Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35 FCC Compliance Statement 37 Declaration of Conformity 38 ENERGY STAR Compliance 38 Epson...
... Photos with Macintosh OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where... To Get Help 32 Requirements and Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35 FCC Compliance Statement 37 Declaration of Conformity 38 ENERGY STAR Compliance 38 Epson...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Epson Stylus C88 as described on the Start Here sheet, use . Epson does not guarantee the longevity of delivering superior photo printing. After you have set up to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information about your printer... or properly store them. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is the ideal desktop printer for the manual was automatically placed on your desktop when you installed the software. Because the ink particles remain near the surface and don...
...Epson Stylus C88 as described on the Start Here sheet, use . Epson does not guarantee the longevity of delivering superior photo printing. After you have set up to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information about your printer... or properly store them. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is the ideal desktop printer for the manual was automatically placed on your desktop when you installed the software. Because the ink particles remain near the surface and don...