Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., Epson printers can be combined to increase the number of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of print head nozzles...
..., Epson printers can be combined to increase the number of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of print head nozzles...
Basics
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... Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 12 Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives 17 Printing From a Memory Card 18 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 19 Inserting the Card 20 Printing Selected Photos 21 Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos 22 Printing All...Correct 25 Printing From a Digital Camera 26 Printing From Your Computer 28 Printing in Windows 28 Printing With Macintosh OS X 31 Using Special Papers 34 Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide 35 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 38 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 38 Cleaning the Print Head 39 ...
... Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 12 Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives 17 Printing From a Memory Card 18 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 19 Inserting the Card 20 Printing Selected Photos 21 Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos 22 Printing All...Correct 25 Printing From a Digital Camera 26 Printing From Your Computer 28 Printing in Windows 28 Printing With Macintosh OS X 31 Using Special Papers 34 Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide 35 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 38 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 38 Cleaning the Print Head 39 ...
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..., some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see page 41.) 2. Then press the x Start button. 38 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Load a few sheets of the ink... cartridges. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Check Ink Nozzles. see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in...
..., some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see page 41.) 2. Then press the x Start button. 38 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Load a few sheets of the ink... cartridges. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Check Ink Nozzles. see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in...
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... you notice light or dark bands across your on page 38 to the previous mode. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 39 The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned. 1. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the...
... you notice light or dark bands across your on page 38 to the previous mode. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 39 The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned. 1. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the...
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...and the processing icon appears on the LCD screen. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while head cleaning is loaded in progress. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Clean Print Head. You may damage it. 6. Then press the x Start button. 5. Cleaning...finishes, make sure paper is in the Epson Stylus CX7800. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Check Ink Nozzles. Press the x Start button again. Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 40 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Then press the x Start button. 4.
...and the processing icon appears on the LCD screen. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while head cleaning is loaded in progress. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Clean Print Head. You may damage it. 6. Then press the x Start button. 5. Cleaning...finishes, make sure paper is in the Epson Stylus CX7800. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Check Ink Nozzles. Press the x Start button again. Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 40 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Then press the x Start button. 4.
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... You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. Tip: If you do not use your Epson Stylus CX7800 often, it is low, you don't see page 46. Then try cleaning the print head again. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are no gaps or lines, press... lets any improvement after cleaning four or five times, see any dried ink soften. Ink low ■ When printing or copying, a colored bar showing which ink cartridge is low appears next to the previous mode. Low ink cartridge Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 41 If there are faint, clean the print head again.
... You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. Tip: If you do not use your Epson Stylus CX7800 often, it is low, you don't see page 46. Then try cleaning the print head again. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are no gaps or lines, press... lets any improvement after cleaning four or five times, see any dried ink soften. Ink low ■ When printing or copying, a colored bar showing which ink cartridge is low appears next to the previous mode. Low ink cartridge Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 41 If there are faint, clean the print head again.
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...print when a cartridge is empty.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in printer damage. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Color... Your Epson Stylus CX7800 The printer ships with full cartridges ...Epson ink and paper from the first cartridges is not displayed on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an authorized Epson reseller. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head (described in your print quality and could result in the print head...
...print when a cartridge is empty.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in printer damage. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Color... Your Epson Stylus CX7800 The printer ships with full cartridges ...Epson ink and paper from the first cartridges is not displayed on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an authorized Epson reseller. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head (described in your print quality and could result in the print head...
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... moved to select Change Cartridges, then press the x Start button. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is low, the ink low icon appears on . 2. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to open the cartridge cover while the print head is empty, the LCD screen displays the ink levels and indicates the empty.../Utilities button. Dispose of the cartridge and lift it . Caution: Never attempt to refill it straight out. If an ink cartridge is moving. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 43 Press the l or r Photo/Options button to the replacement position. 4.
... moved to select Change Cartridges, then press the x Start button. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is low, the ink low icon appears on . 2. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to open the cartridge cover while the print head is empty, the LCD screen displays the ink levels and indicates the empty.../Utilities button. Dispose of the cartridge and lift it . Caution: Never attempt to refill it straight out. If an ink cartridge is moving. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 43 Press the l or r Photo/Options button to the replacement position. 4.
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...it correctly, and try again; on the document table, and try again; see page 19. perform head cleaning. contact Epson; Stylus CX7800 needs to print the index sheet-or the memory card. Contact Epson; The connected camera Check the connection and try again; see page 41. see page 50. A... and try again; see is inserted. If the error does not clear, CX7800. An error occurred during Check that the film is a problem with Turn the Epson Stylus CX7800 off and the Epson Stylus then back on card used to be replaced. The index sheet does Remove ...
...it correctly, and try again; on the document table, and try again; see page 19. perform head cleaning. contact Epson; Stylus CX7800 needs to print the index sheet-or the memory card. Contact Epson; The connected camera Check the connection and try again; see page 41. see page 50. A... and try again; see is inserted. If the error does not clear, CX7800. An error occurred during Check that the film is a problem with Turn the Epson Stylus CX7800 off and the Epson Stylus then back on card used to be replaced. The index sheet does Remove ...
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... the image, clean the document table glass with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. Solving Problems 49 Then clean the print head as they can deliver ink properly. See your User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on page 39...amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth, if necessary. Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX7800 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ...
... the image, clean the document table glass with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. Solving Problems 49 Then clean the print head as they can deliver ink properly. See your User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on page 39...amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth, if necessary. Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX7800 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ...
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... ink remaining around the ink supply port. If it upside down; Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the Epson Stylus CX7800 from staining items that there is needed to prevent the ink from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; Do not use a dry, soft cloth to qualified service personnel...
... ink remaining around the ink supply port. If it upside down; Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the Epson Stylus CX7800 from staining items that there is needed to prevent the ink from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; Do not use a dry, soft cloth to qualified service personnel...
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Index A Auto correct, using, 25 C Camera printing from, 26 to 27 Canceling printing, 21, 30, 33 Cartridges, replacing, 41 to 45 Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Color Management, turning off, 32 Color restoration, 17 ColorSync, 32 Copying documents, 9 to 10 photos, 10 to 11 placing originals, 8 to 9 problems, 48 slides and negatives,... storing film holder, 16 Documents copying, 9 to 10 scanning, 35 to 37 thick, 9 DPOF photos about, 18 printing, 24 to 25 Draft mode, copying in, 11 E ENERGY STAR, 54 EPSON Scan, 35 to 37 Exif, auto correct, 25 F FCC statement, 53 File formats, 19 Film loading, 12 to...
Index A Auto correct, using, 25 C Camera printing from, 26 to 27 Canceling printing, 21, 30, 33 Cartridges, replacing, 41 to 45 Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Color Management, turning off, 32 Color restoration, 17 ColorSync, 32 Copying documents, 9 to 10 photos, 10 to 11 placing originals, 8 to 9 problems, 48 slides and negatives,... storing film holder, 16 Documents copying, 9 to 10 scanning, 35 to 37 thick, 9 DPOF photos about, 18 printing, 24 to 25 Draft mode, copying in, 11 E ENERGY STAR, 54 EPSON Scan, 35 to 37 Exif, auto correct, 25 F FCC statement, 53 File formats, 19 Film loading, 12 to...
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... memory card, 47 paper feeding, 48 scanning, 49 Type setting, Windows, 29, 34 U Utilities Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Nozzle Check, 38 to 39, 40 to 41 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Windows color management settings, 30 page layout settings, 29 printing, 28 to 30 starting EPSON Scan, 36 Type setting, 29, 34 Index 59
... memory card, 47 paper feeding, 48 scanning, 49 Type setting, Windows, 29, 34 U Utilities Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Nozzle Check, 38 to 39, 40 to 41 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Windows color management settings, 30 page layout settings, 29 printing, 28 to 30 starting EPSON Scan, 36 Type setting, 29, 34 Index 59
Product Information Guide
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...the x Start button. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, clean the print head again. 14 - Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on but not printing, and the H ink low icon is not displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD screen....-size plain paper. 3. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 7. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 6. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to a computer; Epson Stylus CX7800 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps...
...the x Start button. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, clean the print head again. 14 - Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on but not printing, and the H ink low icon is not displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD screen....-size plain paper. 3. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 7. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 6. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to a computer; Epson Stylus CX7800 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps...
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...Caution: Never attempt to maintain good print quality. The printer ships with water. 8/05 Epson Stylus CX7800 - 15 At the confirmation screen, press the x Start button again. 3. Squeeze the tab at least once a month to open the cartridge cover while the print head is empty, the LCD screen displays ... can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from the first cartridges is low, the H ink low icon appears on your print quality and could result in the print head nozzles may need to replace it . Open the cartridge cover. ❏ When printing or copying, a colored bar showing which ...
...Caution: Never attempt to maintain good print quality. The printer ships with water. 8/05 Epson Stylus CX7800 - 15 At the confirmation screen, press the x Start button again. 3. Squeeze the tab at least once a month to open the cartridge cover while the print head is empty, the LCD screen displays ... can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from the first cartridges is low, the H ink low icon appears on your print quality and could result in the print head nozzles may need to replace it . Open the cartridge cover. ❏ When printing or copying, a colored bar showing which ...
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...This can damage the ink cartridge. 10. Press the x Start button. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while the P On light is flashing or you need to align the print head. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it four or five times. Load several sheets of... your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 16 - Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Epson Stylus CX7800 8/05 Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge; Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark...
...This can damage the ink cartridge. 10. Press the x Start button. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while the P On light is flashing or you need to align the print head. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it four or five times. Load several sheets of... your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 16 - Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Epson Stylus CX7800 8/05 Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge; Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark...
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...or line between the rectangles. Then click Realignment and then Print to prevent water from getting inside of patterns in the box on the screen to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable... pattern, choose the one : 7. Click Realignment and then Print to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. Click Finish to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Print to print a vertical alignment sheet. After it several times a year....
...or line between the rectangles. Then click Realignment and then Print to prevent water from getting inside of patterns in the box on the screen to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable... pattern, choose the one : 7. Click Realignment and then Print to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. Click Finish to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Print to print a vertical alignment sheet. After it several times a year....
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... with tape. Unplug the power cord from the Epson Stylus CX7800. 4. Epson Stylus CX7800 5. Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to ship your Epson Stylus CX7800 all-in the Epson Stylus CX7800, and turn it on the right. 5. Epson Stylus CX7800 8/05 After transporting the Epson Stylus CX7800, remove the tape securing the print head, plug in -one of a similar size. 1. Repack the Epson Stylus CX7800 in its new location. 18 - Then disconnect the...
... with tape. Unplug the power cord from the Epson Stylus CX7800. 4. Epson Stylus CX7800 5. Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to ship your Epson Stylus CX7800 all-in the Epson Stylus CX7800, and turn it on the right. 5. Epson Stylus CX7800 8/05 After transporting the Epson Stylus CX7800, remove the tape securing the print head, plug in -one of a similar size. 1. Repack the Epson Stylus CX7800 in its new location. 18 - Then disconnect the...