Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 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 produce greater detail in -one -size-fits-all -in photos and sharper text and line...
... 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 produce greater detail in -one -size-fits-all -in photos and sharper text and line...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., Epson printers can produce a number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "...visibility of different ink droplet sizes. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in consistent ink droplets without having to produce ink droplets, and no heat is ejected through the nozzle. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially bene...
..., Epson printers can produce a number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "...visibility of different ink droplet sizes. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in consistent ink droplets without having to produce ink droplets, and no heat is ejected through the nozzle. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially bene...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Epson America, Inc. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output...
..., and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Epson America, Inc. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output...
Printer Basics
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... cameras, and ink jet printers, can be as broad as applied to other printers. A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of copyrighted material. While some people assume. Epson is designed only...Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks; Resolution Performance Management, Epson Software, PhotoEnhance, BorderFree, and PremiereArt are trademarks of their respective owners. Epson encourages each user to this Epson printer. Epson...
... cameras, and ink jet printers, can be as broad as applied to other printers. A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of copyrighted material. While some people assume. Epson is designed only...Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks; Resolution Performance Management, Epson Software, PhotoEnhance, BorderFree, and PremiereArt are trademarks of their respective owners. Epson encourages each user to this Epson printer. Epson...
Printer Basics
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... 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 Head 55 Cleaning the...
... 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 Head 55 Cleaning the...
Printer Basics
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... Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 9 Where To Get Help Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index 59 59 60 62...
... Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS 9 Where To Get Help Notices Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Energy Star Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index 59 59 60 62...
Printer Basics
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... printing on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs, with or without a computer. (The port on the front of papers for sending prints wirelessly from your digital camera's memory card. Your Epson Stylus® Photo R320 can create true BorderFree™ photos directly from Bluetooth-enabled phones, PDAs, etc. 7 Here are perfect for connecting the printer to your...
... printing on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs, with or without a computer. (The port on the front of papers for sending prints wirelessly from your digital camera's memory card. Your Epson Stylus® Photo R320 can create true BorderFree™ photos directly from Bluetooth-enabled phones, PDAs, etc. 7 Here are perfect for connecting the printer to your...
Printer Basics
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... last for many years. For instructions on loading special papers and envelopes in the printer, see your Epson Stylus Photo R320 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ For display, Epson recommends that prints be framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them... load the short edge first, even when you keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores. The special Epson inks designed for your prints away from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke,...
... last for many years. For instructions on loading special papers and envelopes in the printer, see your Epson Stylus Photo R320 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ For display, Epson recommends that prints be framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them... load the short edge first, even when you keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores. The special Epson inks designed for your prints away from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke,...
Printer Basics
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... the table below: For this paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson ColorLife® Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Select this Paper...
... the table below: For this paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson ColorLife® Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Select this Paper...
Printer Basics
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...to reset the printer's settings (such as the layout, color effects, or crop settings) to Factory Setting, then press OK. 4. Select YES to restore the settings to Factory Settings feature. 28 Printing Without a Computer In Canada, please call the Epson StoreSM at ...ink jet-printable surface. Resetting Default Settings After you change your local retailer or from several websites, including www.epsonstore.com, www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, www.macconnection.com, and www.pcconnection.com. Select Restore to the default settings before printing other photos...
...to reset the printer's settings (such as the layout, color effects, or crop settings) to Factory Setting, then press OK. 4. Select YES to restore the settings to Factory Settings feature. 28 Printing Without a Computer In Canada, please call the Epson StoreSM at ...ink jet-printable surface. Resetting Default Settings After you change your local retailer or from several websites, including www.epsonstore.com, www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, www.macconnection.com, and www.pcconnection.com. Select Restore to the default settings before printing other photos...
Printer Basics
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... or image Orientation. Select your print job. For information on selecting the highest quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, see how much ink you have left. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Click OK to pause or resume printing Basic Printing in the ...text quality. ■ Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality. ■ Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed. ■ Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality. Note: The Quality Option settings on -screen Reference Guide. Select the paper...
... or image Orientation. Select your print job. For information on selecting the highest quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, see how much ink you have left. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Click OK to pause or resume printing Basic Printing in the ...text quality. ■ Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality. ■ Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed. ■ Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality. Note: The Quality Option settings on -screen Reference Guide. Select the paper...
Printer Basics
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... printing. ■ Click to check your screen. 9. For more information about printer settings, click the ? If you're not using background printing and you can open the EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it to preview your printout. ■ Click to check ink levels. You can then click it in the Application menu in... printing, you need to start printing. If you turned on -screen Reference Guide. 36 Printing From Your Computer 7. You can also do one of your ink levels.
... printing. ■ Click to check your screen. 9. For more information about printer settings, click the ? If you're not using background printing and you can open the EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it to preview your printout. ■ Click to check ink levels. You can then click it in the Application menu in... printing, you need to start printing. If you turned on -screen Reference Guide. 36 Printing From Your Computer 7. You can also do one of your ink levels.
Printer Basics
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... printer what kind of paper types varies by location. Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Quality Glossy Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Stickers® Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Ink...
... printer what kind of paper types varies by location. Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Quality Glossy Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Stickers® Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson ColorLife Photo Paper ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Ink...
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Paper name Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Sizes Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 4 × 6 inches ...the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you use an unsupported paper size, ink may spray inside your photos without trimming, on these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ "Windows" on page 39 ■ "Macintosh OS X" on page 40...
Paper name Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Sizes Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 4 × 6 inches ...the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower, you use an unsupported paper size, ink may spray inside your photos without trimming, on these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings: ■ "Windows" on page 39 ■ "Macintosh OS X" on page 40...
Printer Basics
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... you 've loaded, then click the Borderless check box. 3. You see a screen like this printer. You can print on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this : Click the Borderless checkbox Choose a Paper Size...
... you 've loaded, then click the Borderless check box. 3. You see a screen like this printer. You can print on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this : Click the Borderless checkbox Choose a Paper Size...
Printer Basics
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...surface may not be positioned correctly. 42 Printing From Your Computer Otherwise, dirt or scratches on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print. For information on designing CDs and DVDs, see the ...Print Position" on page 45 and "Adjusting the Print Density" on -screen help in EPSON Print CD. If the printer is still highlighted, then press OK. 7. Make sure Paper Feed/Paper Eject is in...OK again to feed paper into the printer. 6. If you plan to check the print position or color, see the on page 48. Press OK to eject the paper from the printer. 8. If you want to print ...
...surface may not be positioned correctly. 42 Printing From Your Computer Otherwise, dirt or scratches on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print. For information on designing CDs and DVDs, see the ...Print Position" on page 45 and "Adjusting the Print Density" on -screen help in EPSON Print CD. If the printer is still highlighted, then press OK. 7. Make sure Paper Feed/Paper Eject is in...OK again to feed paper into the printer. 6. If you plan to check the print position or color, see the on page 48. Press OK to eject the paper from the printer. 8. If you want to print ...
Printer Basics
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... design and loaded a CD or DVD, you're ready to check the print position or color, see the EPSON Print CD on CDs or DVDs 45 Open the File menu and select Print. 2. You ...Adjusting the Print Density" on page 48. To allow the ink to check the position before playing the disc or inserting it into the printer, as described on the CD tray and insert it in ... moisture and direct sunlight. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Macintosh Windows Note: After you want to print. Adjusting the Print Position If your printer or an extra CD. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is selected, then click Print....
... design and loaded a CD or DVD, you're ready to check the print position or color, see the EPSON Print CD on CDs or DVDs 45 Open the File menu and select Print. 2. You ...Adjusting the Print Density" on page 48. To allow the ink to check the position before playing the disc or inserting it into the printer, as described on the CD tray and insert it in ... moisture and direct sunlight. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Macintosh Windows Note: After you want to print. Adjusting the Print Position If your printer or an extra CD. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is selected, then click Print....
Printer Basics
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... the first pattern is selected, then click Print Density Confirmation Pattern (Windows) or Print Density Check Pattern (Macintosh). 5. See the EPSON Print CD on one disc. You can print three density patterns on -screen help for each type of disc. Then check the saturation... Discs from the File menu. 4. Insert a test CD or DVD for at least 24 hours. Follow these instructions to adjust the color saturation or ink density. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is printed, adjust the setting, then repeat steps 4 through 6 again and select Third or Third Time. 9. Each pattern is printed,...
... the first pattern is selected, then click Print Density Confirmation Pattern (Windows) or Print Density Check Pattern (Macintosh). 5. See the EPSON Print CD on one disc. You can print three density patterns on -screen help for each type of disc. Then check the saturation... Discs from the File menu. 4. Insert a test CD or DVD for at least 24 hours. Follow these instructions to adjust the color saturation or ink density. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is printed, adjust the setting, then repeat steps 4 through 6 again and select Third or Third Time. 9. Each pattern is printed,...
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... 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 Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). If the printer is in Advanced mode. For details, read...
... 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 Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). If the printer is in Advanced mode. For details, read...
Printer Basics
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... light is done, run a nozzle check to replace an ink cartridge; Make sure letter-size plain paper is flashing or on, you don't turn off . The nozzle check pattern prints. 6. Press to highlight Head Cleaning, then press OK. 4. The printer makes noise and you may need to clean the print head...the image, you see a progress bar on the LCD screen. This unclogs the nozzles so they can clean the print head either from the printer's control panel: 1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on at least once a month to your computer (not over a network); You can deliver...
... light is done, run a nozzle check to replace an ink cartridge; Make sure letter-size plain paper is flashing or on, you don't turn off . The nozzle check pattern prints. 6. Press to highlight Head Cleaning, then press OK. 4. The printer makes noise and you may need to clean the print head...the image, you see a progress bar on the LCD screen. This unclogs the nozzles so they can clean the print head either from the printer's control panel: 1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on at least once a month to your computer (not over a network); You can deliver...