DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... • 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-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those ...resumes, menus and photos on DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, testimonials, and more. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Summary DURABrite Ultra pigment ...
... • 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-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those ...resumes, menus and photos on DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, testimonials, and more. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Summary DURABrite Ultra pigment ...
Product Brochure
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... Prints black text at up to 22 ppm and color at up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi - The high-performance Epson Stylus® C88 speeds through everyday projects - With this champion performer, you can replace only the color that truly stand out - Prints at up to 12... wired and wireless print options Smudge resistant documents and photos on any system - Compatible with DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink. C88 Powerful performance for all your printing projects. Key Features Enjoy amazing quality and durability - Includes convenient individual ink cartridges so you...
... Prints black text at up to 22 ppm and color at up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi - The high-performance Epson Stylus® C88 speeds through everyday projects - With this champion performer, you can replace only the color that truly stand out - Prints at up to 12... wired and wireless print options Smudge resistant documents and photos on any system - Compatible with DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink. C88 Powerful performance for all your printing projects. Key Features Enjoy amazing quality and durability - Includes convenient individual ink cartridges so you...
Product Brochure
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... pages per minute based on plain paper. Epson disclaims any and all rights in Draft Mode on color memo in the U.S. 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 (... text memo in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. All other products may affect your print quality and could result in length; Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are subject to 44" in printer damage. Color pages per minute based on plain paper.
... pages per minute based on plain paper. Epson disclaims any and all rights in Draft Mode on color memo in the U.S. 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 (... text memo in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. All other products may affect your print quality and could result in length; Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are subject to 44" in printer damage. Color pages per minute based on plain paper.
Product Information Guide
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... online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. AC inlet USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral. Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge...
... online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. AC inlet USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral. Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge...
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...176;F (25 °C) after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus Specifications... or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - 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...
...176;F (25 °C) after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus Specifications... or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - 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...
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.... Use paper only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 3 Printable Area A B-L C B-R Normal Borderless* Envelope A The minimum top margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Always test a sample of paper... bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm) for single sheets and 0.20" (5.0 mm) for envelopes. C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus C88 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal ...
.... Use paper only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 3 Printable Area A B-L C B-R Normal Borderless* Envelope A The minimum top margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Always test a sample of paper... bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm) for single sheets and 0.20" (5.0 mm) for envelopes. C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus C88 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal ...
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.... ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead 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 - Then slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Letter-size paper 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 2. Follow these capacity guidelines: Paper type Premium Bright White Paper Ultra Premium ...
.... ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead 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 - Then slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Letter-size paper 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 2. Follow these capacity guidelines: Paper type Premium Bright White Paper Ultra Premium ...
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...box in a protective plastic sleeve to continue printing. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson. 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 page 7... to install it. Heavyweight Envelope The following proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ❏ Frame prints...
...box in a protective plastic sleeve to continue printing. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson. 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 page 7... to install it. Heavyweight Envelope The following proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ❏ Frame prints...
Product Information Guide
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... need to maintain good print quality. Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. Click Start or Next. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following...seconds. Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. When you print, you can deliver ink properly. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Note: If you may need to clean the print head again. The nozzle check pattern is ...
... need to maintain good print quality. Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. Click Start or Next. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following...seconds. Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. When you print, you can deliver ink properly. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Note: If you may need to clean the print head again. The nozzle check pattern is ...
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...you start to clean the print head. Open the printer cover. 3. The power light flashes. If ink gets on and not printing. Don't remove the green IC chip from dirt and dust. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on the top). You see a ...print head moves right to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 7 Place it , or in one cartridge is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Press the ink button again. ❏...
...you start to clean the print head. Open the printer cover. 3. The power light flashes. If ink gets on and not printing. Don't remove the green IC chip from dirt and dust. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on the top). You see a ...print head moves right to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 7 Place it , or in one cartridge is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Press the ink button again. ❏...
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... Note: If you need to your printouts look blurry or grainy, or you see light or dark vertical banding, you 'll waste ink. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you may not be installed correctly. Then remove it clicks into your hands, wash them immediately...reinstall the ink cartridge until it . 9. Turn on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may inhibit normal operation and printing. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on ink or you don't see the icon, go to align the print head. Don't touch the green chip on your eyes, flush ...
... Note: If you need to your printouts look blurry or grainy, or you see light or dark vertical banding, you 'll waste ink. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Close the ink cartridge cover and make sure you may not be installed correctly. Then remove it clicks into your hands, wash them immediately...reinstall the ink cartridge until it . 9. Turn on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may inhibit normal operation and printing. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on ink or you don't see the icon, go to align the print head. Don't touch the green chip on your eyes, flush ...
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...pattern. In your printout, find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Then click Realignment to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 9 Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. If you can 't find the pattern with no gap or line between the ... best pattern. Look at the five sets of patterns in the corresponding box on the screen to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Click Print to print the color vertical alignment sheet. In your printout, select the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter...
...pattern. In your printout, find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Then click Realignment to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 9 Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. If you can 't find the pattern with no gap or line between the ... best pattern. Look at the five sets of patterns in the corresponding box on the screen to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Click Print to print the color vertical alignment sheet. In your printout, select the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter...
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.... 3. If ink accidentally gets inside . 4. Related Documentation CPD-19910 CPD-19911 CPD-19909 Epson Stylus C88 Start Here Epson Stylus C88 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C88 CD-ROM with User's Guide Transporting the Printer If you should clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth. Removing the ...several times a year. 1. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from the printer. 10 - Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Remove all paper from printing. 1. Note: Keep the printer level during transport and be sure to leave the ink cartridges installed. Clean here Warning: Don...
.... 3. If ink accidentally gets inside . 4. Related Documentation CPD-19910 CPD-19911 CPD-19909 Epson Stylus C88 Start Here Epson Stylus C88 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C88 CD-ROM with User's Guide Transporting the Printer If you should clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth. Removing the ...several times a year. 1. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from the printer. 10 - Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Remove all paper from printing. 1. Note: Keep the printer level during transport and be sure to leave the ink cartridges installed. Clean here Warning: Don...
Quick Reference Guide
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... media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, use . The Stylus C88 features Epson's exclusive DURABrite® Ultra pigment inks. The light resistance rating is practical for double...
... media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, use . The Stylus C88 features Epson's exclusive DURABrite® Ultra pigment inks. The light resistance rating is practical for double...
Quick Reference Guide
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... information about printing photos. You see page 9. Printing in this one: Select EPSON Stylus C88 Series Click here to open your documents. Make sure EPSON Stylus C88 Series is selected. 3. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) 6 Basic Printing If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. For Windows, see page 15 for...
... information about printing photos. You see page 9. Printing in this one: Select EPSON Stylus C88 Series Click here to open your documents. Make sure EPSON Stylus C88 Series is selected. 3. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) 6 Basic Printing If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. For Windows, see page 15 for...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Macintosh OS X 9 Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C88 Select your Paper Size Select your printer to cancel, pause, or resume printing. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. You can use the buttons to the Print...
... Macintosh OS X 9 Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C88 Select your Paper Size Select your printer to cancel, pause, or resume printing. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. You can use the buttons to the Print...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... 9. You see page 14) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode 10 Basic Printing Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select your Paper Size. Select Stylus C88 in the Printer pop-up menu. 8. Open the File... menu and select Print. Select Stylus C88 in the Format for the orientation. 5. Click OK. 6. For borderless printing, choose a paper...
.... 9. You see page 14) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode 10 Basic Printing Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select your Paper Size. Select Stylus C88 in the Printer pop-up menu. 8. Open the File... menu and select Print. Select Stylus C88 in the Format for the orientation. 5. Click OK. 6. For borderless printing, choose a paper...
Quick Reference Guide
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To monitor the progress of your printer. 13. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. When you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus C88 in the dock on your desktop. If you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 12 Basic Printing 12.
To monitor the progress of your printer. 13. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. When you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus C88 in the dock on your desktop. If you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 12 Basic Printing 12.
Quick Reference Guide
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...) Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041809 S041141 S041649 S041272 S041271 S041467 S041257 S041568 S041062 S041067 S041061 You can use the following special Epson papers in your Stylus C88. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral. In Canada, please call...
...) Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041809 S041141 S041649 S041272 S041271 S041467 S041257 S041568 S041062 S041067 S041061 You can use the following special Epson papers in your Stylus C88. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral. In Canada, please call...
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Make sure your printer is selected, then click Properties or Preferences. (If you see below for printing in Windows, or page 19 for printing in Mac OS X. For best results, always use Epson papers. (See "Using Special Papers" on the next screen.) Printing Photos 15 ...many years. Then see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Open the File menu and click Print. 2. With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus C88 will last for more information.) As with traditional photos, Epson recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■...
Make sure your printer is selected, then click Properties or Preferences. (If you see below for printing in Windows, or page 19 for printing in Mac OS X. For best results, always use Epson papers. (See "Using Special Papers" on the next screen.) Printing Photos 15 ...many years. Then see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Open the File menu and click Print. 2. With proper care, photographs from your Epson Stylus C88 will last for more information.) As with traditional photos, Epson recommends proper care that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■...