Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... these core printing technologies is equally important in delivering exceptional print quality. 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...
... these core printing technologies is equally important in delivering exceptional print quality. 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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... achieving print quality. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can use high-precision mechanical pumps to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of nozzles on the print...
... achieving print quality. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can use high-precision mechanical pumps to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of nozzles on the print...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...ficient pattern for applying ink droplets to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are no added costs for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the same page. 4. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to...
...ficient pattern for applying ink droplets to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are no added costs for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the same page. 4. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... Load a maximum of copies, and layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press or to check more photos.) Note: If Print Confirmation is off, you may want to select other options for Color Effects, Crop, or other settings in the More Options menu. ● If the list is correct, press... Print again to reload paper while printing. Note: The Print Confirmation screen does not confirm your choices for your photo(s). ● To make changes, ...
... Load a maximum of copies, and layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press or to check more photos.) Note: If Print Confirmation is off, you may want to select other options for Color Effects, Crop, or other settings in the More Options menu. ● If the list is correct, press... Print again to reload paper while printing. Note: The Print Confirmation screen does not confirm your choices for your photo(s). ● To make changes, ...
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...or Sepia, then press OK. Note: This setting remains in effect until you print or press Cancel. 5 If you don't want to step 6.) 1 Choose the photo you want . Follow the steps below to print a template of copies, and layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press or to check more... photos.) ● If the list is correct, press Print again to print your current photo, skip to crop. (See page 13.) 20 3 Press or to highlight Color Effects, then press OK. 4 Press or to crop. (If you already printed a ...
...or Sepia, then press OK. Note: This setting remains in effect until you print or press Cancel. 5 If you don't want to step 6.) 1 Choose the photo you want . Follow the steps below to print a template of copies, and layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press or to check more... photos.) ● If the list is correct, press Print again to print your current photo, skip to crop. (See page 13.) 20 3 Press or to highlight Color Effects, then press OK. 4 Press or to crop. (If you already printed a ...
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Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print quality is not as good as it used to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 45 Follow these steps to clean ..., read these sections: ● "Clean the Print Head" below ● "Align the Print Head" on page 47 ● "PictureMate Error Messages" on page 48 ● "Printing and Noise Problems" on page 49 ● "Photo Quality Problems" on page 50 ● "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 51 ● "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on...
Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print quality is not as good as it used to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 45 Follow these steps to clean ..., read these sections: ● "Clean the Print Head" below ● "Align the Print Head" on page 47 ● "PictureMate Error Messages" on page 48 ● "Printing and Noise Problems" on page 49 ● "Photo Quality Problems" on page 50 ● "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 51 ● "Miscellaneous Printout Problems" on...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... may be all the way up and out, and is not leaning on the handle. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in back of PictureMate. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully ... low on ink. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Make sure your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effects setting is , load a new stack of 20 sheets. Colors in your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down in the printer. ● Make sure the ...
... may be all the way up and out, and is not leaning on the handle. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in back of PictureMate. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully ... low on ink. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Make sure your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effects setting is , load a new stack of 20 sheets. Colors in your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down in the printer. ● Make sure the ...
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This warranty is not responsible for the costs incurred. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use; ... and conditions. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012 SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED 58 WARRANTIES. Epson is not transferable. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. This warranty covers only normal use will be held responsible...
This warranty is not responsible for the costs incurred. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use; ... and conditions. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012 SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED 58 WARRANTIES. Epson is not transferable. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. This warranty covers only normal use will be held responsible...
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... cover use of any non-Epson ink or paper, commercial use . Epson has conveniently packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium photo paper which is available from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within one ...color reproduction, print quality problems or more than the number of sheets of use of 29 cents per sheet returned, plus a maximum $1.10 for U.S. Actual yields will refund a maximum of the printer or paper consumed by calling (562) 276-1347 for postage. or Puerto Rico or (905) 709-8676 for PictureMate...
... cover use of any non-Epson ink or paper, commercial use . Epson has conveniently packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium photo paper which is available from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within one ...color reproduction, print quality problems or more than the number of sheets of use of 29 cents per sheet returned, plus a maximum $1.10 for U.S. Actual yields will refund a maximum of the printer or paper consumed by calling (562) 276-1347 for postage. or Puerto Rico or (905) 709-8676 for PictureMate...
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... to 18 Cleaning print head, 45 to 46 Clogged nozzles, 45 to 46 Color effects, 19 to 20 problems, 51 CompactFlash card, 6 Computer Bluetooth printing, 32 to 33 printing from, 29 saving photo files to, 26 using with PictureMate, 4 Confirmation, print, 10, 18, 20, 25, 41 Contact sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Contrast on LCD... (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 12, 15 to 18 Drive, external, 26 to 31 Duplicates, 9, 14, 16 to 17 E Edge guide, 5 Energy Star compliance, 61 Enhance photo, 22 to 23 Epson accessories, 32, 34, 40, 53 Store, 32, 34, 40, 53 Error messages, 48 to 49
... to 18 Cleaning print head, 45 to 46 Clogged nozzles, 45 to 46 Color effects, 19 to 20 problems, 51 CompactFlash card, 6 Computer Bluetooth printing, 32 to 33 printing from, 29 saving photo files to, 26 using with PictureMate, 4 Confirmation, print, 10, 18, 20, 25, 41 Contact sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Contrast on LCD... (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 12, 15 to 18 Drive, external, 26 to 31 Duplicates, 9, 14, 16 to 17 E Edge guide, 5 Energy Star compliance, 61 Enhance photo, 22 to 23 Epson accessories, 32, 34, 40, 53 Store, 32, 34, 40, 53 Error messages, 48 to 49
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..., 26 to 28 G Gaps in image, 51 H Handle, 5 Help, 53 I Image formats, 3 quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 Incorrect colors, 51 Index sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Ink, see Photo cartridge J Jams, paper, 48, 51 JPEG, 3 L Layout, 17 to 18, 52 LCD screen contrast, 43 messages, 48 to 49 safety instructions,... 57 Light lines, 50 Loading paper, 5 M Macintosh Bluetooth printing, 33 using with PictureMate, 4 Main Menu, printing from, 11 to 25 Maintenance, 34...
..., 26 to 28 G Gaps in image, 51 H Handle, 5 Help, 53 I Image formats, 3 quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 Incorrect colors, 51 Index sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Ink, see Photo cartridge J Jams, paper, 48, 51 JPEG, 3 L Layout, 17 to 18, 52 LCD screen contrast, 43 messages, 48 to 49 safety instructions,... 57 Light lines, 50 Loading paper, 5 M Macintosh Bluetooth printing, 33 using with PictureMate, 4 Main Menu, printing from, 11 to 25 Maintenance, 34...
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Margins incorrect, 52 selecting, 17 to 18, 20 to 22 Memory card adapter, 6 compatibility, 6, 49 inserting, 6 problems, 50 removing, 7 types, 6 Memory Stick, 6 Microdrive, 6 MiniSD card, 6 Missing colors, 51 MMC (MultiMediaCard), 6 More Options, 19 Multiple copies, 9, 14, 16 to 17 N Noise, PictureMate, 49 Nozzle check, 46 Nozzles, cleaning, 45 to 46 66 O On button, 6 One photo option, 13 Options, print,16 to 17, 19 to 25 Output tray, 5 P Packing PictureMate, 40 Paper buying, 34 feeding problems, 51 to 52 jam, 48, 51 loading, 5 storing, 39 support, 5 tray, 5 PDA, printing from, 32 to 33
Margins incorrect, 52 selecting, 17 to 18, 20 to 22 Memory card adapter, 6 compatibility, 6, 49 inserting, 6 problems, 50 removing, 7 types, 6 Memory Stick, 6 Microdrive, 6 MiniSD card, 6 Missing colors, 51 MMC (MultiMediaCard), 6 More Options, 19 Multiple copies, 9, 14, 16 to 17 N Noise, PictureMate, 49 Nozzle check, 46 Nozzles, cleaning, 45 to 46 66 O On button, 6 One photo option, 13 Options, print,16 to 17, 19 to 25 Output tray, 5 P Packing PictureMate, 40 Paper buying, 34 feeding problems, 51 to 52 jam, 48, 51 loading, 5 storing, 39 support, 5 tray, 5 PDA, printing from, 32 to 33
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...missing colors, 51 paper feeding, 51 to 52 paper jam, 48, 51 photo quality, 50 to 51 print quality, 50 to 51 Proof sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Q Quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 R Range of photos, 14 to 15 Release lever, 35 to 37 Removing memory card, 7 photo cartridge, 35 to 36 Replacing photo ...to 49, 57 SD (Secure Digital) card, 6 Select photos, 7 to 10, 12 to 18 Sepia, 19 to 20 Sequence of photos, 14 to 15 Settings, PictureMate, 41 to 44 Setup problems, 49 Several photos, selecting, 13 to 15, 18 Single photo, 13 SmartMedia card, 6 Smears, 50 Some photos, selecting, 9 to 10, 13 to 14 SoundAdvice, 53...
...missing colors, 51 paper feeding, 51 to 52 paper jam, 48, 51 photo quality, 50 to 51 print quality, 50 to 51 Proof sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Q Quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 R Range of photos, 14 to 15 Release lever, 35 to 37 Removing memory card, 7 photo cartridge, 35 to 36 Replacing photo ...to 49, 57 SD (Secure Digital) card, 6 Select photos, 7 to 10, 12 to 18 Sepia, 19 to 20 Sequence of photos, 14 to 15 Settings, PictureMate, 41 to 44 Setup problems, 49 Several photos, selecting, 13 to 15, 18 Single photo, 13 SmartMedia card, 6 Smears, 50 Some photos, selecting, 9 to 10, 13 to 14 SoundAdvice, 53...