Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... droplet control are used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are increased Epson printers use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can use high-precision mechanical pumps to increase the number of droplets varies by model, but offers these benefits: • Different ink droplet sizes can be combined to improve color ranges...
... droplet control are used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are increased Epson printers use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can use high-precision mechanical pumps to increase the number of droplets varies by model, but offers these benefits: • Different ink droplet sizes can be combined to improve color ranges...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...; The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to produce their best output quality when used , the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and...
...; The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to produce their best output quality when used , the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and...
Epson Scan ICM Updater v1.20 (PSB.2008.07.001)
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... a free download from www.Adobe.com) on a computer that fixes a problem with using ICM color profiles in -One's using Epson Scan Epson Scan ICM updater v.1.20 for Epson Scan-affects all driver versions up to complete the installation. Description of Change: ICM module updater for Windows XP/XP x64 / Vista (32bit & 64bit) This bulletin was created to inform you can now choose your preferred profile. Please re-install the software" Installing the Epson...
... a free download from www.Adobe.com) on a computer that fixes a problem with using ICM color profiles in -One's using Epson Scan Epson Scan ICM updater v.1.20 for Epson Scan-affects all driver versions up to complete the installation. Description of Change: ICM module updater for Windows XP/XP x64 / Vista (32bit & 64bit) This bulletin was created to inform you can now choose your preferred profile. Please re-install the software" Installing the Epson...
Product Information Guide
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...CX7400 Series Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Parts Edge guide Control panel buttons Paper support Feeder guard Scanner lid Output tray and extensions Memory card slots Scanner lid Document table PictBridge/USB port (for camera cable) Scanner Ink cartridge holder (in home position) USB port (for computer cable) Service only (do not open) Power inlet (for power cable) Accessories Media Paper type Epson Bright White Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson...
...CX7400 Series Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Parts Edge guide Control panel buttons Paper support Feeder guard Scanner lid Output tray and extensions Memory card slots Scanner lid Document table PictBridge/USB port (for camera cable) Scanner Ink cartridge holder (in home position) USB port (for computer cable) Service only (do not open) Power inlet (for power cable) Accessories Media Paper type Epson Bright White Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson...
Product Information Guide
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... type of paper. Specifications Printing Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry Sheet feeder capacity Approx. 120 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m2) Scanning Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Scanning resolution Output resolution Image data Light source Flatbed color CIS 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Always test a sample of paper may be changed...
... type of paper. Specifications Printing Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry Sheet feeder capacity Approx. 120 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m2) Scanning Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Scanning resolution Output resolution Image data Light source Flatbed color CIS 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Always test a sample of paper may be changed...
Product Information Guide
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...-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M *Requires adapter Memory card format DCF (Design rule for charging the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of opening the package. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of use of cartridges is usable after the "replacement cartridge" indicator comes on the package has expired. Storage temperature -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 999 Ink Cartridges Note...
...-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M *Requires adapter Memory card format DCF (Design rule for charging the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of opening the package. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of use of cartridges is usable after the "replacement cartridge" indicator comes on the package has expired. Storage temperature -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 999 Ink Cartridges Note...
Product Information Guide
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... USB ports One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class for PictBridge™ or USB-DIRECTPRINT™ compliant devices) Loading Paper You can load up to 40 °C) 1 month at a time. 1. Flip the feeder guard up , against the paper, but not too tightly. 4 7/07 Open the paper support and flip up the extension. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Copying: 12 W Low power: 3 W Sleep mode: 2.5 W Power-off mode: 0.2 W Environmental Temperature Operation: Storage: Humidity Operation: Storage...
... USB ports One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class for PictBridge™ or USB-DIRECTPRINT™ compliant devices) Loading Paper You can load up to 40 °C) 1 month at a time. 1. Flip the feeder guard up , against the paper, but not too tightly. 4 7/07 Open the paper support and flip up the extension. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Copying: 12 W Low power: 3 W Sleep mode: 2.5 W Power-off mode: 0.2 W Environmental Temperature Operation: Storage: Humidity Operation: Storage...
Product Information Guide
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... to change this setting back to select 4"×6" Photo Paper. 4. If you pressed the Copies button until button appears in the sheet feeder (see page 4). Place your original document on the document table. 7/07 5 Copying a Document 1. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to turn on the CX7400 Series. 2. The number is displayed in the Copies window. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 3. Load letter-size plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 4). Press the paper size button, if...
... to change this setting back to select 4"×6" Photo Paper. 4. If you pressed the Copies button until button appears in the sheet feeder (see page 4). Place your original document on the document table. 7/07 5 Copying a Document 1. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to turn on the CX7400 Series. 2. The number is displayed in the Copies window. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 3. Load letter-size plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 4). Press the paper size button, if...
Product Information Guide
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... the CX7400 Series memory card slots. Caution: Do not remove a card or turn off ). The number is one card at a time in the Copies window. For example, for 12 copies, load 12 sheets of card you want to make 10 to print photos from your digital camera's memory card by marking them . Insert the type of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to cancel copying, press the y Stop button. Insert your memory card. The CX7400 Series automatically prints them on...
... the CX7400 Series memory card slots. Caution: Do not remove a card or turn off ). The number is one card at a time in the Copies window. For example, for 12 copies, load 12 sheets of card you want to make 10 to print photos from your digital camera's memory card by marking them . Insert the type of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to cancel copying, press the y Stop button. Insert your memory card. The CX7400 Series automatically prints them on...
Product Information Guide
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... memory card is compatible. Check your camera manual to see if it to print. Print Index Sheet button 4. Open the document cover. 5. Load photo paper. 7. Printing From Other External Devices If you connect the CX7400 Series to fill in the All circle at the top. 3. After you have a digital camera that photo. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series 3. The most recent photos are printed on the sheet, and scan and print them. Now you can remove your computer and install its software...
... memory card is compatible. Check your camera manual to see if it to print. Print Index Sheet button 4. Open the document cover. 5. Load photo paper. 7. Printing From Other External Devices If you connect the CX7400 Series to fill in the All circle at the top. 3. After you have a digital camera that photo. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series 3. The most recent photos are printed on the sheet, and scan and print them. Now you can remove your computer and install its software...
Product Information Guide
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... Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes: ❏ Full Auto Mode scans quickly and easily using automatic settings. ❏ Home Mode previews your image and provides a full array of tools. Note: You cannot print when a cartridge is low on but not flashing. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (see the on your CX7400 Series to change a cartridge before printing or copying. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until a cartridge needs replacement. Press the y Stop button. For detailed scanning instructions...
... Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes: ❏ Full Auto Mode scans quickly and easily using automatic settings. ❏ Home Mode previews your image and provides a full array of tools. Note: You cannot print when a cartridge is low on but not flashing. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (see the on your CX7400 Series to change a cartridge before printing or copying. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until a cartridge needs replacement. Press the y Stop button. For detailed scanning instructions...
Product Information Guide
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... letter-size paper (see page 4). 2. The P On light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on using the control panel or your software. Note: If you may also occur if your CX7400 Series often, it is low or expended. Then try printing again. Load several sheets of the other alignment patterns. 8. The alignment sheet prints. 4. Press the x Start B&W button. 7. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is...
... letter-size paper (see page 4). 2. The P On light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on using the control panel or your software. Note: If you may also occur if your CX7400 Series often, it is low or expended. Then try printing again. Load several sheets of the other alignment patterns. 8. The alignment sheet prints. 4. Press the x Start B&W button. 7. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is...
Product Information Guide
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... the printer. 7. Remove all the way to the case using a soft brush. 5. After transporting the CX7400 Series, remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. Clean the sheet feeder using tape. Pack the CX7400 Series in a new location, clean and align the print head (see page 10). Related Documentation CPD-23788 CPD-23790 CPD-23789 Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Start Here sheet (English/French) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Quick Guide (English) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series CD-ROM (English/French includes on-screen User's Guides) Transporting...
... the printer. 7. Remove all the way to the case using a soft brush. 5. After transporting the CX7400 Series, remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. Clean the sheet feeder using tape. Pack the CX7400 Series in a new location, clean and align the print head (see page 10). Related Documentation CPD-23788 CPD-23790 CPD-23789 Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Start Here sheet (English/French) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Quick Guide (English) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series CD-ROM (English/French includes on-screen User's Guides) Transporting...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Paper. 3. Load letter- Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your original document on the document table. 4. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like a copy machine. 1. Copying a Document You can copy documents onto letter- The number is displayed in the Copies window. Press the x Start B&W (for black-and-white documents) or x Start Color (for 12 copies load 12 sheets of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to start copying. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper. 2. To make . Copying a Document...
... Paper. 3. Load letter- Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your original document on the document table. 4. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like a copy machine. 1. Copying a Document You can copy documents onto letter- The number is displayed in the Copies window. Press the x Start B&W (for black-and-white documents) or x Start Color (for 12 copies load 12 sheets of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to start copying. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper. 2. To make . Copying a Document...
Quick Reference Guide
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... make 10 to 100 copies, press the Copies button until appears in the Copies window. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to 9 copies. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to select Letter Size Plain Paper. 3. The number is displayed in the Copies window. Load letter- For example, for the copies you press either the x Start B&W (for blackand-white documents) or x Start Color (for color documents) to cancel copying, press the y Stop button. Then load only enough paper for 12 copies load 12 sheets of documents...
... make 10 to 100 copies, press the Copies button until appears in the Copies window. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to 9 copies. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to select Letter Size Plain Paper. 3. The number is displayed in the Copies window. Load letter- For example, for the copies you press either the x Start B&W (for blackand-white documents) or x Start Color (for color documents) to cancel copying, press the y Stop button. Then load only enough paper for 12 copies load 12 sheets of documents...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. Also select EPSON Scan and click Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Scanner Driver Update. 34 Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to diagnose the cause. Open your computer desktop for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on your on-screen User's Guide and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canadian). With Windows...
... Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. Also select EPSON Scan and click Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Scanner Driver Update. 34 Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to diagnose the cause. Open your computer desktop for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on your on-screen User's Guide and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canadian). With Windows...
Quick Reference Guide
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... printer software (see page 23). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 28). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. Check your User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to clean the print head (see page 27). Gently pull out jammed paper from the output tray so not too many collect at a time. Remove sheets...
... printer software (see page 23). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 28). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. Check your User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to clean the print head (see page 27). Gently pull out jammed paper from the output tray so not too many collect at a time. Remove sheets...
Quick Reference Guide
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... covered by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to determine whether the printer requires service. Epson is being repaired, Epson will be another model of the replacement. Epson America, Inc. If Epson authorizes an exchange for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be fixed...
... covered by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to determine whether the printer requires service. Epson is being repaired, Epson will be another model of the replacement. Epson America, Inc. If Epson authorizes an exchange for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be fixed...
Start Here
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...;ne Epson . 3 Click Install and follow the on -screen instructions to install the rest of the screen to copy, print, and scan! Steps Étapes 8 Follow the on -screen instructions. Suivez les instructions à l'écran pour installer les autres logiciels. 9 When you see this screen, click Open the Printer List. Consultez le Guide rapide ou votre Guide de l'utilisateur électronique. Use any open USB port on the right of the software. Quand...
...;ne Epson . 3 Click Install and follow the on -screen instructions to install the rest of the screen to copy, print, and scan! Steps Étapes 8 Follow the on -screen instructions. Suivez les instructions à l'écran pour installer les autres logiciels. 9 When you see this screen, click Open the Printer List. Consultez le Guide rapide ou votre Guide de l'utilisateur électronique. Use any open USB port on the right of the software. Quand...
Start Here
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... Aide ou sur ? Quick Guide Basic instructions for solutions to common problems. You can also use the Epson Information Center to the CX7400 Series User's Guide, FAQs, online troubleshooting advice, and software downloads. On-screen Epson Information Center Click the desktop shortcut for easy access to purchase paper and ink. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for copying, printing, and scanning. when you're using your questions. Speak...
... Aide ou sur ? Quick Guide Basic instructions for solutions to common problems. You can also use the Epson Information Center to the CX7400 Series User's Guide, FAQs, online troubleshooting advice, and software downloads. On-screen Epson Information Center Click the desktop shortcut for easy access to purchase paper and ink. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for copying, printing, and scanning. when you're using your questions. Speak...