Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 5/07 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...
... 5/07 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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... a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are unique in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be used...
... a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are unique in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be used...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Other product names used with Epson printers there are present and used, the best possibly print quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the...
... a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Other product names used with Epson printers there are present and used, the best possibly print quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Paper name Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink... S041067 S041061 Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6...
...Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Paper name Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink... S041067 S041061 Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6...
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... Approx. 10 msec per line at 1200 dpi Color: Approx. 30 msec per line at 1200 dpi 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB 1.1 port RGB three color LED Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry ... (10 to 35 °C) Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 5 to 85% RH (without the ink cartridges Electrical Input voltage Rated frequency Rated current Power consumption 90 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 0.4 A (0.7 A max) Approx. 13 W (operating) Approx. 4.5 W...
... Approx. 10 msec per line at 1200 dpi Color: Approx. 30 msec per line at 1200 dpi 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB 1.1 port RGB three color LED Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry ... (10 to 35 °C) Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 5 to 85% RH (without the ink cartridges Electrical Input voltage Rated frequency Rated current Power consumption 90 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 0.4 A (0.7 A max) Approx. 13 W (operating) Approx. 4.5 W...
Product Information Guide
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... even for more information). 5. Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 1 for landscape printing. Envelopes 1. It's often brighter or whiter than the ... for the best results, you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for capacity guidelines on other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing...the tabs You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up . Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4.
... even for more information). 5. Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 1 for landscape printing. Envelopes 1. It's often brighter or whiter than the ... for the best results, you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for capacity guidelines on other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing...the tabs You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up . Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4.
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...Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink.... 2. Open the document cover and place your original facedown on top of the CX5000 Series. 6 6/06 Load up , against the envelopes (but not too tightly). 6. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4.
...Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink.... 2. Open the document cover and place your original facedown on top of the CX5000 Series. 6 6/06 Load up , against the envelopes (but not too tightly). 6. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4.
Product Information Guide
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...; Home or Professional Mode: go to be running low in one with step 9. 7. The CX5000 Series turns on how you started EPSON Scan. It also shows the percentage of ink left in each cartridge: Print head nozzles are scanning, then select the destination setting for the...of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may need to -life color and sharpness as described on -screen User's Guide for instructions: 3. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Restoring Color in Faded Photos Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can automatically transform an old, faded, or...
...; Home or Professional Mode: go to be running low in one with step 9. 7. The CX5000 Series turns on how you started EPSON Scan. It also shows the percentage of ink left in each cartridge: Print head nozzles are scanning, then select the destination setting for the...of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may need to -life color and sharpness as described on -screen User's Guide for instructions: 3. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Restoring Color in Faded Photos Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can automatically transform an old, faded, or...
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... cartridge even if it . 3. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning the print head three times, turn off . 2. Be careful when you begin. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head is clean. 4. Make sure the...
... cartridge even if it . 3. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning the print head three times, turn off . 2. Be careful when you begin. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head is clean. 4. Make sure the...
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Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Caution: Do not open the scanner. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to your CX5000 Series not covered by hand; If you are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. If no ...are vacuum packed to move the print head by Epson's warranty. Press the B ink button again. ❏ If more than one cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ❏ Once the CX5000 Series has identified all of the cartridges is needed ...
Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Caution: Do not open the scanner. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to your CX5000 Series not covered by hand; If you are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. If no ...are vacuum packed to move the print head by Epson's warranty. Press the B ink button again. ❏ If more than one cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ❏ Once the CX5000 Series has identified all of the cartridges is needed ...
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... decline or you may not be installed correctly. Do not remove any other seals from the cartridges. 13. The CX5000 Series begins charging ink and the On light starts flashing. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 9. Warning: If ink gets on , and the B ink light goes out. Then remove it from the bottom of it . This can damage the...
... decline or you may not be installed correctly. Do not remove any other seals from the cartridges. 13. The CX5000 Series begins charging ink and the On light starts flashing. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 9. Warning: If ink gets on , and the B ink light goes out. Then remove it from the bottom of it . This can damage the...
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Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may also occur if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 8. Follow the instructions on the CX5000 ... EPSON Print Utility. Look at the printout and select the pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click Print to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. 16 6/06 Click Finish to print a color...
Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may also occur if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 8. Follow the instructions on the CX5000 ... EPSON Print Utility. Look at the printout and select the pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click Print to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. 16 6/06 Click Finish to print a color...
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... make sure the ink cartridge holder is misaligned, align the print head (see page 12); Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to the case with it. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the output tray. 7. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Transporting the CX5000 Series If you ...need to ship your CX5000 Series, you must prepare it for transportation...
... make sure the ink cartridge holder is misaligned, align the print head (see page 12); Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to the case with it. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the output tray. 7. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Transporting the CX5000 Series If you ...need to ship your CX5000 Series, you must prepare it for transportation...
Quick Reference Guide
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... From Your Computer 20 Printing in Windows 20 Printing with a Macintosh 23 Using Special Papers 26 Scanning a Photo or Document 29 Basic Scanning 29 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 31 Maintaining Your CX5000 Series All-in-One 32 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 32 Cleaning the Print Head 33 Checking the...
... From Your Computer 20 Printing in Windows 20 Printing with a Macintosh 23 Using Special Papers 26 Scanning a Photo or Document 29 Basic Scanning 29 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 31 Maintaining Your CX5000 Series All-in-One 32 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 32 Cleaning the Print Head 33 Checking the...
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4. Note: The type of paper you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for the best results, you'll want to 20 sheets ... to 100 sheets of plain paper and up , against the left edge of photo or matte paper (see the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 26 for landscape printing. Insert the paper, printable side up to use one of an image, plain paper is...
4. Note: The type of paper you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for the best results, you'll want to 20 sheets ... to 100 sheets of plain paper and up , against the left edge of photo or matte paper (see the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 26 for landscape printing. Insert the paper, printable side up to use one of an image, plain paper is...
Quick Reference Guide
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...File menu. Borderless option in ). 4. Click OK to start printing. Printing with a Macintosh: 1. Load paper (see page 5). 2. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX5000 Select your Paper Size* Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 x10 in, 4 x6 in, or 5 x7 in the Paper Size list for your document ... printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - 8. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK or Print to close the Page Setup window. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print with a Macintosh 23
...File menu. Borderless option in ). 4. Click OK to start printing. Printing with a Macintosh: 1. Load paper (see page 5). 2. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX5000 Select your Paper Size* Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 x10 in, 4 x6 in, or 5 x7 in the Paper Size list for your document ... printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - 8. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK or Print to close the Page Setup window. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print with a Macintosh 23
Quick Reference Guide
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... 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to print at a later time. ■ Paper Handling: Select page printing options, such as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX5000 Select Print Settings...
... 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to print at a later time. ■ Paper Handling: Select page printing options, such as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX5000 Select Print Settings...
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... Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets Epson Iron...
... Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets Epson Iron...
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Turn off the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in-one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described on and prints a test pattern. The CX5000 Series turns on the next page. 32 Maintaining... Your CX5000 Series All-in-One Load letter-size paper in...
Turn off the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in-one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described on and prints a test pattern. The CX5000 Series turns on the next page. 32 Maintaining... Your CX5000 Series All-in-One Load letter-size paper in...
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... that the print head is clean. 4. If the red B ink light comes on page 32 to see any dried ink soften. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 35). Then try cleaning the print head again. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in progress. When the On light stops flashing...
... that the print head is clean. 4. If the red B ink light comes on page 32 to see any dried ink soften. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 35). Then try cleaning the print head again. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in progress. When the On light stops flashing...