Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 5/07 This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. 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...
... 5/07 This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...) or misting. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in the lightest areas of...
...) or misting. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in the lightest areas of...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are no added costs for applying ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color... optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson papers are designed in the everyday printing of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine...
...Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are no added costs for applying ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color... optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson papers are designed in the everyday printing of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... in a resin. The spreading of ink into plain paper's fibers is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. The key advantages of this ink set are absorbed into the fibers like a watercolor paint, ... need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are water, smudge, and fade-resistant • Convenience and flexibility Advantages of DURABrite Ultra...
... in a resin. The spreading of ink into plain paper's fibers is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. The key advantages of this ink set are absorbed into the fibers like a watercolor paint, ... need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are water, smudge, and fade-resistant • Convenience and flexibility Advantages of DURABrite Ultra...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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..., display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of causing smudges, right after printing and beyond. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. If the paper were to high levels of UV... "rest" on all supported papers, including plain paper. 1. Competitor's Pigment Black and Dye Color Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Only black is water-resistant Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Superb waterfastness for generations. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Covered side...
..., display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of causing smudges, right after printing and beyond. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. If the paper were to high levels of UV... "rest" on all supported papers, including plain paper. 1. Competitor's Pigment Black and Dye Color Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Only black is water-resistant Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Superb waterfastness for generations. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Covered side...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... differential: Gloss differential occurs when the gloss of the paper is reduced. Excellent gloss level Reduced metamerism More vibrant colors More glossy paper choices The ink set is improved. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with Luster E surface finish produces vivid, lifelike images that DURABrite Ink has been known for. It is...
... differential: Gloss differential occurs when the gloss of the paper is reduced. Excellent gloss level Reduced metamerism More vibrant colors More glossy paper choices The ink set is improved. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with Luster E surface finish produces vivid, lifelike images that DURABrite Ink has been known for. It is...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...needed. • Excellent output on plain papers-Because you don't have to the Epson Ink Solutions document. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for more prints than a standard 69 cartridge (C120/CX8400/CX9400Fax only). Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 This customer generally prints text documents, ...-If a customer is running low on black ink, he now has the option to continue printing black text using the color inks-a lifesaver when stores are ideal for most interested in with stellar image quality and durability, or is most users (C120...
...needed. • Excellent output on plain papers-Because you don't have to the Epson Ink Solutions document. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for more prints than a standard 69 cartridge (C120/CX8400/CX9400Fax only). Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 This customer generally prints text documents, ...-If a customer is running low on black ink, he now has the option to continue printing black text using the color inks-a lifesaver when stores are ideal for most interested in with stellar image quality and durability, or is most users (C120...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...color qualities similar to dye-based ink with dye-based color... Media Selection Coloring is absorbed ...color gamut on special paper to 105 years (see page 2) Excellent Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color...-forming, watersoluble molecules Best DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Comprised of pigment ink. Excellent on all pigment-based ink; Good Feathering occurs as ink is high because ink dyes the fiber of Epson... DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the only consumer-class 4-color...
...color qualities similar to dye-based ink with dye-based color... Media Selection Coloring is absorbed ...color gamut on special paper to 105 years (see page 2) Excellent Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color...-forming, watersoluble molecules Best DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Comprised of pigment ink. Excellent on all pigment-based ink; Good Feathering occurs as ink is high because ink dyes the fiber of Epson... DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the only consumer-class 4-color...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... 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-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those marks. DURABrite Ultra pigment...covers, resumes, menus and photos on DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, testimonials, and more. Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and...
... 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-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those marks. DURABrite Ultra pigment...covers, resumes, menus and photos on DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, testimonials, and more. Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and...
Basics
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... recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for identification purposes only and may not be liable to strictly comply with this product, or (excluding... the U.S.) failure to the purchaser of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Print Image Matching are service marks of ...
... recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for identification purposes only and may not be liable to strictly comply with this product, or (excluding... the U.S.) failure to the purchaser of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Print Image Matching are service marks of ...
Basics
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Loading Paper 7 See page 34 for your printer. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of an image, plain paper is set down to use one of paper you are just ...). 5. If you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your photos will look great printed on Epson® Premium Glossy Photo Paper. However, for the best results, you'll want to the m L position. Make sure the paper thickness lever is fine. Note...
Loading Paper 7 See page 34 for your printer. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of an image, plain paper is set down to use one of paper you are just ...). 5. If you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your photos will look great printed on Epson® Premium Glossy Photo Paper. However, for the best results, you'll want to the m L position. Make sure the paper thickness lever is fine. Note...
Basics
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..., see the on your Windows or Macintosh computer. You see page 6). 2. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX7800 to open your application program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. Also be sure to use the right paper and select... With Macintosh OS X" on page 31 ■ "Using Special Papers" on the Start Here sheet. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series Click here to your computer as described on page 34 Printing in your printer software 28 Printing From Your Computer
..., see the on your Windows or Macintosh computer. You see page 6). 2. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX7800 to open your application program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. Also be sure to use the right paper and select... With Macintosh OS X" on page 31 ■ "Using Special Papers" on the Start Here sheet. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series Click here to your computer as described on page 34 Printing in your printer software 28 Printing From Your Computer
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Make sure EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. or Help button. See page 34 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. 4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings...
Make sure EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. or Help button. See page 34 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. 4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings...
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...10.4.x only): Print a cover page before or after your document. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ ...& Pages: Select the number of all your Media Type (see page 34) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? In OS X 10.4.x, click the PDF button instead. ...
...10.4.x only): Print a cover page before or after your document. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■ ...& Pages: Select the number of all your Media Type (see page 34) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? In OS X 10.4.x, click the PDF button instead. ...
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...print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. To monitor the progress of your desktop. If you can reuse them as a group so you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX7800 in the dock on ...saving them later, click ?. 9. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. Click Print. 10. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. When you're finished, close the printer window or Print...
...print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. To monitor the progress of your desktop. If you can reuse them as a group so you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX7800 in the dock on ...saving them later, click ?. 9. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. Click Print. 10. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. When you're finished, close the printer window or Print...
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... Type (see page 32) setting in your printer software: For this paper Plain paper or Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Envelopes Select this setting...
... Type (see page 32) setting in your printer software: For this paper Plain paper or Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Envelopes Select this setting...
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If you see page 46. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. Replacing Ink Cartridges The LCD screen indicates when an ink cartridge is low or needs to be replaced: ■ When an ... print quality. Then try cleaning the print head again. Tip: If you do not use your Epson Stylus CX7800 often, it is low, you don't 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. 7. If there are...
If you see page 46. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. Replacing Ink Cartridges The LCD screen indicates when an ink cartridge is low or needs to be replaced: ■ When an ... print quality. Then try cleaning the print head again. Tip: If you do not use your Epson Stylus CX7800 often, it is low, you don't 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. 7. If there are...
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...The use , and temperature. To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for priming the printer. 42 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of other products may affect your on the LCD screen. Yields vary considerably ...), you purchase new ones. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed until you use genuine Epson cartridges. We recommend that you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining...
...The use , and temperature. To find the nearest reseller, please call (800) 463-7766 for priming the printer. 42 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of other products may affect your on the LCD screen. Yields vary considerably ...), you purchase new ones. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed until you use genuine Epson cartridges. We recommend that you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining...
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... jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Solving Problems 49 Run a nozzle check as they can deliver ink properly. See your printer software (see page 34). ■ For the best print quality, use a small amount of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type... 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. ■ Make sure your film or slides are placed on the scanner correctly. ■ Load ...
... jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Solving Problems 49 Run a nozzle check as they can deliver ink properly. See your printer software (see page 34). ■ For the best print quality, use a small amount of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type... 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. ■ Make sure your film or slides are placed on the scanner correctly. ■ Load ...
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... interference that the product identified herein, complies with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to promote the introduction of the FCC rules...
... interference that the product identified herein, complies with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to promote the introduction of the FCC rules...