Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... technologies used in -one -size-fits-all -in Epson printers and all ink solution. 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 ...
... technologies used in -one -size-fits-all -in Epson printers and all ink solution. 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 ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... and smoother color gradations. 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 have fast print speeds without increasing ...Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are unique in printing. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can produce high print quality...
... and smoother color gradations. 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 have fast print speeds without increasing ...Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are unique in printing. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can produce high print quality...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Epson America, Inc. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are for optional ...optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of ink systems to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the ...
... • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Epson America, Inc. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are for optional ...optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of ink systems to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the ...
Start Here Card
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...get too hot. 2 Install the Photo Cartridge 1 Flip the handle up. Handle 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of the sun and don't leave it in the box. Remove all these items in your PictureMate and print -no computer required! Lever... Note: To print from PictureMate. 4051812-00 XXX Power adapter Paper PictureMate Power cable PictureMate Photo Cartridge Using PictureMate Without a Computer booklet Printer Using PictureMate Software + With a Computer CD booklet Caution: To...
...get too hot. 2 Install the Photo Cartridge 1 Flip the handle up. Handle 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of the sun and don't leave it in the box. Remove all these items in your PictureMate and print -no computer required! Lever... Note: To print from PictureMate. 4051812-00 XXX Power adapter Paper PictureMate Power cable PictureMate Photo Cartridge Using PictureMate Without a Computer booklet Printer Using PictureMate Software + With a Computer CD booklet Caution: To...
Using PictureMate With a Computer
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If PictureMate is your software. 8. Continue with the instructions in the next section. 6 Windows installs your only printer, and you have another printer for non-photo printing. When you see this screen, click No if you only print photos, click Yes.
If PictureMate is your software. 8. Continue with the instructions in the next section. 6 Windows installs your only printer, and you have another printer for non-photo printing. When you see this screen, click No if you only print photos, click Yes.
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard 5 Choose Photos and Page Layouts 11 Do More With Your Photos 19 Save Your Photos to a Computer or an External Device 26 Print From a Computer or an External Device 29 Replace Ink and Paper 34 Take Your PictureMate With You 40 Set PictureMate Preferences 41 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 45 Notices 54 Index 63
Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard 5 Choose Photos and Page Layouts 11 Do More With Your Photos 19 Save Your Photos to a Computer or an External Device 26 Print From a Computer or an External Device 29 Replace Ink and Paper 34 Take Your PictureMate With You 40 Set PictureMate Preferences 41 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 45 Notices 54 Index 63
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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...a memory card is inserted, the printer will have multiple folders. If you get from an external drive. 3 If PictureMate is on. 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in JPEG file format. Some CDs may not work.) 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to save photos on the right. 5 For a... drive, insert a CD or Zip disk with photos into the drive. You can also print photos from a CD that you used PictureMate to a computer, disconnect it will read photos from the card, not from a photo processing lab. (Images should be in PictureMate's memory card slots. You see this message: ...
...a memory card is inserted, the printer will have multiple folders. If you get from an external drive. 3 If PictureMate is on. 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in JPEG file format. Some CDs may not work.) 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to save photos on the right. 5 For a... drive, insert a CD or Zip disk with photos into the drive. You can also print photos from a CD that you used PictureMate to a computer, disconnect it will read photos from the card, not from a photo processing lab. (Images should be in PictureMate's memory card slots. You see this message: ...
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...you see this message, print your photos from the PictureMate Wizard (see page 7). ● If you see this screen, print your photos from the Main Menu (see if it supports the PictBridge standard or USB Direct-Print.) 1 Make sure PictureMate is inserted, the printer will read photos from the card, not from ...a camera. 3 Connect your camera's USB cable to choose the folder where your photos are no memory cards in PictureMate's memory card slots. Press or to your camera...
...you see this message, print your photos from the PictureMate Wizard (see page 7). ● If you see this screen, print your photos from the Main Menu (see if it supports the PictBridge standard or USB Direct-Print.) 1 Make sure PictureMate is inserted, the printer will read photos from the card, not from ...a camera. 3 Connect your camera's USB cable to choose the folder where your photos are no memory cards in PictureMate's memory card slots. Press or to your camera...
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.... This could result in one and how to PictureMate. To find the nearest dealer, please call (800) 463-7766 for optimal print quality and prints that sell genuine Epson printer supplies. When PictureMate needs a new photo cartridge, you see this message on the LCD ...screen: Tip: If you can still print. Note: Use your PictureMate Photo Cartridge within six months of PictureMate Photo Paper and a new PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Caution: Do not ...
.... This could result in one and how to PictureMate. To find the nearest dealer, please call (800) 463-7766 for optimal print quality and prints that sell genuine Epson printer supplies. When PictureMate needs a new photo cartridge, you see this message on the LCD ...screen: Tip: If you can still print. Note: Use your PictureMate Photo Cartridge within six months of PictureMate Photo Paper and a new PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Caution: Do not ...
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...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" ... Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 45 Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you are light or faint, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to clean the...
...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" ... Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 45 Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you are light or faint, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to clean the...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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...might require service. Make sure both ends of these messages, here's what to do: Message What to exit the alignment screen. Contact Epson as described in and close. If the cartridge is new, check to make sure it is not closed completely. See page 34. ...for a message. The printer resumes printing. Close the cartridge door on the screen. 7 Press or to highlight the number for the best square (1 to 9) in set #2, then press OK. 9 Press OK to Do Purchase a PictureMate Print Pack and replace the photo cartridge with a new one. Your PictureMate has a hardware error ...
...might require service. Make sure both ends of these messages, here's what to do: Message What to exit the alignment screen. Contact Epson as described in and close. If the cartridge is new, check to make sure it is not closed completely. See page 34. ...for a message. The printer resumes printing. Close the cartridge door on the screen. 7 Press or to highlight the number for the best square (1 to 9) in set #2, then press OK. 9 Press OK to Do Purchase a PictureMate Print Pack and replace the photo cartridge with a new one. Your PictureMate has a hardware error ...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... unexpected noise after it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is performing routine maintenance. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print head for paper loading instructions. 49 Place it...
... unexpected noise after it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is performing routine maintenance. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print head for paper loading instructions. 49 Place it...
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... may be old or low on ink. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn...maximum of 20 sheets. If it's wrinkled when it is not resting on the handle. Make sure the handle is , load a new stack of PictureMate. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Make sure your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effects setting is wrinkled.
... may be old or low on ink. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn...maximum of 20 sheets. If it's wrinkled when it is not resting on the handle. Make sure the handle is , load a new stack of PictureMate. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Make sure your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effects setting is wrinkled.
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... new ones, make sure the paper is positioned correctly in your camera is PictBridge- You can pre-select photos so PictureMate will print only the ones you are using only PictureMate Photo Paper or Epson Premium photo paper. (See page 34.) Store paper flat to print. (See page 16.) Make sure that the... de-select DPOF if you print a new proof sheet. ● If your photo (to eliminate the 52 borders) which may need cleaning. (See page 45.) The borders or layout are printing. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The printer prints blank pages. The print head may be cut off. ● Don't ...
... new ones, make sure the paper is positioned correctly in your camera is PictBridge- You can pre-select photos so PictureMate will print only the ones you are using only PictureMate Photo Paper or Epson Premium photo paper. (See page 34.) Store paper flat to print. (See page 16.) Make sure that the... de-select DPOF if you print a new proof sheet. ● If your photo (to eliminate the 52 borders) which may need cleaning. (See page 45.) The borders or layout are printing. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The printer prints blank pages. The print head may be cut off. ● Don't ...
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...Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70540. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access From the Internet, you can purchase a PictureMate Print Pack, which includes everything you must have the following information ready: ● Product name (PictureMate) ● Product serial number (located on the bottom of the printer... charges may apply. sales only). To use these services, you need to quickly select the PictureMate printer in one box: PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo Cartridge.
...Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70540. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access From the Internet, you can purchase a PictureMate Print Pack, which includes everything you must have the following information ready: ● Product name (PictureMate) ● Product serial number (located on the bottom of the printer... charges may apply. sales only). To use these services, you need to quickly select the PictureMate printer in one box: PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo Cartridge.
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... shock, or vibration. ● Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure that extends beyond the base of printers is restricted, such as your car. Removing the cartridge can ... it is flashing). 54 ● The methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with your hand inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing. ● Always turn off the power to spill liquid on a flat, stable surface that the...
... shock, or vibration. ● Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure that extends beyond the base of printers is restricted, such as your car. Removing the cartridge can ... it is flashing). 54 ● The methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with your hand inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing. ● Always turn off the power to spill liquid on a flat, stable surface that the...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. However, each photo cartridge so that the cartridge may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you handle used photo cartridges, as the amount of ink remaining, so that ...the bottom of its package. this can cause leakage. ● Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to warm up the photo cartridge within ...
... dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. However, each photo cartridge so that the cartridge may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you handle used photo cartridges, as the amount of ink remaining, so that ...the bottom of its package. this can cause leakage. ● Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to warm up the photo cartridge within ...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... of one . Shipments to and from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable photo cartridge enclosed with the printer will ship a replacement printer to the manufacturer's specifications and will be free from defects in the event that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in...
... of one . Shipments to and from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable photo cartridge enclosed with the printer will ship a replacement printer to the manufacturer's specifications and will be free from defects in the event that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... the number of sheets of paper included in the U.S. Using other photo papers available but most are not formulated to be mailed to print more fading. Epson has conveniently packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from many resellers ...based on types of photos printed, images and frequency of use of the printer or paper consumed by calling (562) 276-1347 for Canadian residents. 2) Send the following refund procedure: 1) Print out the PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form, available at www.epson.com/ picturemateguarantee, or ...
... the number of sheets of paper included in the U.S. Using other photo papers available but most are not formulated to be mailed to print more fading. Epson has conveniently packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from many resellers ...based on types of photos printed, images and frequency of use of the printer or paper consumed by calling (562) 276-1347 for Canadian residents. 2) Send the following refund procedure: 1) Print out the PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form, available at www.epson.com/ picturemateguarantee, or ...
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...Epson America, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark. Epson disclaims any product or service. © 2005 Epson America, Inc. 5/05 62 SD is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. General Notice: Other product names used herein are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson and PictureMate.... A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Ink jet printers, like photocopiers, cameras, and scanners, can be trademarks of their respective owners. While some people assume. Epson encourages each user to be as broad as some countries' laws permit...
...Epson America, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark. Epson disclaims any product or service. © 2005 Epson America, Inc. 5/05 62 SD is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. General Notice: Other product names used herein are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson and PictureMate.... A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Ink jet printers, like photocopiers, cameras, and scanners, can be trademarks of their respective owners. While some people assume. Epson encourages each user to be as broad as some countries' laws permit...
