Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...through the nozzle. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with the naked eye. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so...photos and laser sharp text. 1. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in achieving print quality. Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson ...
...through the nozzle. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with the naked eye. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so...photos and laser sharp text. 1. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in achieving print quality. Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson ...
Printer Basics
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... Default Settings 32 Basic Printing on a Macintosh 32 Printing in OS X 32 Printing in OS 9 35 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 37 Printing Borderless Photos 38 Windows 39 Macintosh OS X 40 Macintosh OS 9 41 Printing on CDs or DVDs 41 Cleaning the Roller 42 Inserting a CD or DVD 42 ...Printing Your Design 45 Adjusting the Print Position 45 Adjusting the Print Density 48 Maintaining Your Printer 49 Cleaning the Print Head 50 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 52 Aligning the Print...
... Default Settings 32 Basic Printing on a Macintosh 32 Printing in OS X 32 Printing in OS 9 35 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 37 Printing Borderless Photos 38 Windows 39 Macintosh OS X 40 Macintosh OS 9 41 Printing on CDs or DVDs 41 Cleaning the Roller 42 Inserting a CD or DVD 42 ...Printing Your Design 45 Adjusting the Print Position 45 Adjusting the Print Density 48 Maintaining Your Printer 49 Cleaning the Print Head 50 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 52 Aligning the Print...
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...your driver (Windows) or from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). The steps in this chapter must be performed with the printer in Basic mode, press the Basic/Advanced button to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps for : ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "...Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 51 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 55 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 56 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 57 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on page 9). For details, read your on-screen Reference...
...your driver (Windows) or from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). The steps in this chapter must be performed with the printer in Basic mode, press the Basic/Advanced button to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps for : ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "...Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 51 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 55 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 56 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 57 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on page 9). For details, read your on-screen Reference...
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... check pattern prints. 6. Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to clean the print head from the printer's control panel or using the printer software, the printer must be complete, with no gaps in the printer, then press Stop. Press OK to finish. ■ If there are clean. To clean...see page 51 for details. 2. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be connected directly to clean the print head again. 50 Maintaining Your Printer Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge; see a progress bar on , you printed. You can deliver ink properly.
... check pattern prints. 6. Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to clean the print head from the printer's control panel or using the printer software, the printer must be complete, with no gaps in the printer, then press Stop. Press OK to finish. ■ If there are clean. To clean...see page 51 for details. 2. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be connected directly to clean the print head again. 50 Maintaining Your Printer Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge; see a progress bar on , you printed. You can deliver ink properly.
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...indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains on page 64. Press the to make sure you have a new cartridge. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement, or the... ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions...
...indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains on page 64. Press the to make sure you have a new cartridge. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement, or the... ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions...
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... or to the replacement position. 52 Maintaining Your Printer The print head moves to select Ink Cartridge Replacement. 3. You see a message on the LCD screen telling you that ink cartridge replacement will begin . Press OK to continue. Make sure the printer is turned on (cartridge is empty), press the...then press OK. Press OK. ■ If the b error light is on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. Do one session. 1. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before you must complete all the steps in the Advanced Settings menu....
... or to the replacement position. 52 Maintaining Your Printer The print head moves to select Ink Cartridge Replacement. 3. You see a message on the LCD screen telling you that ink cartridge replacement will begin . Press OK to continue. Make sure the printer is turned on (cartridge is empty), press the...then press OK. Press OK. ■ If the b error light is on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. Do one session. 1. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before you must complete all the steps in the Advanced Settings menu....
Printer Basics
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...: For the best results, load letter-size Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in which all the vertical dots are best aligned. Press or to align the print head. Press to print the alignment pattern. 5. You can align the print head either from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your printouts contain...
...: For the best results, load letter-size Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in which all the vertical dots are best aligned. Press or to align the print head. Press to print the alignment pattern. 5. You can align the print head either from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your printouts contain...
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... cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and close the printer cover. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the memory card cover. 4. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 55). Repack the...
... cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and close the printer cover. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the memory card cover. 4. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 55). Repack the...
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... not print, you need to run a printer check to turn off . Press OK to clean the print head; see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Turn on page 73. 9. Running a Printer Check You may have a problem with your printer. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Press...page 63. Press to highlight Nozzle Check, then press OK. 7. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. If nothing works, contact your dealer or Epson as described on the printer. 4. Press or to highlight More Options, then press OK. 6.
... not print, you need to run a printer check to turn off . Press OK to clean the print head; see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Turn on page 73. 9. Running a Printer Check You may have a problem with your printer. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer itself or some other source. 1. Press...page 63. Press to highlight Nozzle Check, then press OK. 7. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. If nothing works, contact your dealer or Epson as described on the printer. 4. Press or to highlight More Options, then press OK. 6.
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... about two minutes. See your software doesn't install correctly, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions on configuring your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it . If it back on a network. Setup or Software Installation...
... about two minutes. See your software doesn't install correctly, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions on configuring your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it . If it back on a network. Setup or Software Installation...
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...white photos). ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a printer check as described in all directions. Printing is performing routine maintenance. For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your document doesn't include color ...printing from your camera. To clean the print head, see page 50. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in your system meets the requirements listed on page 75. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on a...
...white photos). ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a printer check as described in all directions. Printing is performing routine maintenance. For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your document doesn't include color ...printing from your camera. To clean the print head, see page 50. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in your system meets the requirements listed on page 75. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on a...
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.... See page 18 for guidelines. ■ Make sure you access the card from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of the paper. see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; ■ In the Advanced options, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn off...32 (Macintosh). ■ If you're printing without a computer is connected to install your Windows storage device driver. Note: Borderless printing takes longer than 999 photos (or the last photos won't display), and that you 're using . Print Quality Problems 65
.... See page 18 for guidelines. ■ Make sure you access the card from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of the paper. see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; ■ In the Advanced options, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn off...32 (Macintosh). ■ If you're printing without a computer is connected to install your Windows storage device driver. Note: Borderless printing takes longer than 999 photos (or the last photos won't display), and that you 're using . Print Quality Problems 65
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... From the Maintenance tab in the paper package. see page 32. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; If you're printing from a Macintosh, see page 55 for instructions. ■ ... on special paper, check the instructions in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. see your paper isn't damp..., then select Thick paper and envelopes. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the paper. ■ Make sure your software...
... From the Maintenance tab in the paper package. see page 32. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; If you're printing from a Macintosh, see page 55 for instructions. ■ ... on special paper, check the instructions in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. see your paper isn't damp..., then select Thick paper and envelopes. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the paper. ■ Make sure your software...
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...Make sure your printer's color management features. it is set for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; You can use your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. See your printer's control panel settings to make sure the printer's Paper Type setting...screen Reference Guide for color images or black-and-white photos. see page 50 for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your print again to Standard (see page 50 for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old...
...Make sure your printer's color management features. it is set for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; You can use your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. See your printer's control panel settings to make sure the printer's Paper Type setting...screen Reference Guide for color images or black-and-white photos. see page 50 for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your print again to Standard (see page 50 for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may be old...
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... The image is the active printer in your program. (If you are printing without a computer, make sure the Crop and Fit to Frame settings are smeared or dirty. see page 50 for your on-screen Reference Guide. ■ If you 're printing on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the...Flip Horizontal setting in the Page Layout (Windows) or Advanced (Macintosh) window or the mirror setting in the Print Center, Printer Setup Utility, or Macintosh Chooser. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. ...
... The image is the active printer in your program. (If you are printing without a computer, make sure the Crop and Fit to Frame settings are smeared or dirty. see page 50 for your on-screen Reference Guide. ■ If you 're printing on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the...Flip Horizontal setting in the Page Layout (Windows) or Advanced (Macintosh) window or the mirror setting in the Print Center, Printer Setup Utility, or Macintosh Chooser. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. ...
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... after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is needed to make sure the print head is capped in place. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them ... or exhibits a distinct change in a cool, dark place. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by the operating instructions. this can result in reduced print quality. ■ Do not use up at room...
... after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is needed to make sure the print head is capped in place. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them ... or exhibits a distinct change in a cool, dark place. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by the operating instructions. this can result in reduced print quality. ■ Do not use up at room...
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... ordering, 28 printing on, 41 to 48 problems, 68 to 69 Characters, incorrect, 70 Checking printer, 62 Cleaning print head, 50 printer, 56 roller, 42 sheets, 56 Color Management settings, Macintosh, 34 Color problems, 67 ColorLife Photo Paper, 22, 37 CompactFlash memory card, 13 Control panel messages, 60 to 61 safety, 77 ... setting number of, 20, 21 Copying photos to computer, 17 to 18 Cropping, 25 to 27 D Declaration of Conformity, 79 Diagnosing problems, 59 to 62 DVDs, see CDs E Edge-to-edge printing, 38 to 41 Electronic manual, 9 to 10 Energy Star, 78 Epson accessories, 73 help, 73 ink, 52 ...
... ordering, 28 printing on, 41 to 48 problems, 68 to 69 Characters, incorrect, 70 Checking printer, 62 Cleaning print head, 50 printer, 56 roller, 42 sheets, 56 Color Management settings, Macintosh, 34 Color problems, 67 ColorLife Photo Paper, 22, 37 CompactFlash memory card, 13 Control panel messages, 60 to 61 safety, 77 ... setting number of, 20, 21 Copying photos to computer, 17 to 18 Cropping, 25 to 27 D Declaration of Conformity, 79 Diagnosing problems, 59 to 62 DVDs, see CDs E Edge-to-edge printing, 38 to 41 Electronic manual, 9 to 10 Energy Star, 78 Epson accessories, 73 help, 73 ink, 52 ...
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... to 15 saving photos to, 16 F Faint images, 67 FCC, 78 Flip Horizontal setting, 69 Full bleed printing, 38 to 41 G Glossy papers, 19, 22, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Grainy prints, 66 H Head Cleaning utility, 50 to 51 Help, Epson, 73 High Speed setting, 65 I Incorrect characters, 70 colors, 67 margins, 69...automatic mode, 33, 35 background printing, 36 basic printing, 32 to 34 cancelling printing, 34, 36 system requirements, 75 uninstalling software, 71 to 72 Maintaining printer, 49 to 56 Marginless printing, 38 to 41 Margins, incorrect, 69 Media Type setting list of, 37 Mac OS 9, 35 Mac OS X, 33 Memory...
... to 15 saving photos to, 16 F Faint images, 67 FCC, 78 Flip Horizontal setting, 69 Full bleed printing, 38 to 41 G Glossy papers, 19, 22, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Grainy prints, 66 H Head Cleaning utility, 50 to 51 Help, Epson, 73 High Speed setting, 65 I Incorrect characters, 70 colors, 67 margins, 69...automatic mode, 33, 35 background printing, 36 basic printing, 32 to 34 cancelling printing, 34, 36 system requirements, 75 uninstalling software, 71 to 72 Maintaining printer, 49 to 56 Marginless printing, 38 to 41 Margins, incorrect, 69 Media Type setting list of, 37 Mac OS 9, 35 Mac OS X, 33 Memory...
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...Windows, 31 without computer, 51 Moving printer, 57 MultiMediaCard, 13 N Network printing, 63 Noise, printer, 64 Nozzle Check, 50, 62 O Orientation setting Macintosh, 33, 35 Windows, 30, 39 P P.I.M., see PRINT Image Matching Page Setup Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, 35 Macintosh OS X, 32 Paper Epson, 12, 19, 22, 37, ... 65 Preview monitor, 7, 64 Previewing printout, 36 Print CD software, EPSON, 41, 45 to 48 Print dialog box, 30, 33, 35 Print head aligning, 55 cleaning, 50 Print Head Alignment utility, 55 PRINT Image Matching description, 8 printing photos with, 24 to 25 Print position, CD/DVD, 45 to 47...
...Windows, 31 without computer, 51 Moving printer, 57 MultiMediaCard, 13 N Network printing, 63 Noise, printer, 64 Nozzle Check, 50, 62 O Orientation setting Macintosh, 33, 35 Windows, 30, 39 P P.I.M., see PRINT Image Matching Page Setup Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, 35 Macintosh OS X, 32 Paper Epson, 12, 19, 22, 37, ... 65 Preview monitor, 7, 64 Previewing printout, 36 Print CD software, EPSON, 41, 45 to 48 Print dialog box, 30, 33, 35 Print head aligning, 55 cleaning, 50 Print Head Alignment utility, 55 PRINT Image Matching description, 8 printing photos with, 24 to 25 Print position, CD/DVD, 45 to 47...
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...card, 13 Smeared printout, 68 Software EPSON Print CD, 41, 45 to 48 problems, solving, 63 uninstalling, 70 to 72 Storing photos, 12 System requirements, 75 T Touching up photos, 24 to 25 Transferring photos to computer, 17 to 18 Transparencies, 37 Transporting printer, 57 Troubleshooting, 59 to 73 Type... setting, Windows, 30 to 31 U Uninstalling software, 70 to 72 USB, 64, 71, 75 Utilities Head Cleaning, ...
...card, 13 Smeared printout, 68 Software EPSON Print CD, 41, 45 to 48 problems, solving, 63 uninstalling, 70 to 72 Storing photos, 12 System requirements, 75 T Touching up photos, 24 to 25 Transferring photos to computer, 17 to 18 Transparencies, 37 Transporting printer, 57 Troubleshooting, 59 to 73 Type... setting, Windows, 30 to 31 U Uninstalling software, 70 to 72 USB, 64, 71, 75 Utilities Head Cleaning, ...