Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... halftone algorithms with high resolutions to create a larger color palette. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in photos and laser sharp text. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined to increase the number of print head nozzles Page 2 The size and number of...
... halftone algorithms with high resolutions to create a larger color palette. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in photos and laser sharp text. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined to increase the number of print head nozzles Page 2 The size and number of...
Printer Basics
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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). Follow the instructions here for moving your driver (Windows) or from the...
... 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). Follow the instructions here for moving your driver (Windows) or from the...
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...unclogs the nozzles so they can decline, so turn off . You can clean the print head either 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. see a progress bar on , you may need to replace an... a nozzle check to clean the print head from the image, you don't turn on your printout looks okay, you printed. When cleaning is turned on at least once a month to clean the print head. Follow these steps to confirm the print head nozzles are missing from the printer's control panel: 1. Press OK ...
...unclogs the nozzles so they can decline, so turn off . You can clean the print head either 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. see a progress bar on , you may need to replace an... a nozzle check to clean the print head from the image, you don't turn on your printout looks okay, you printed. When cleaning is turned on at least once a month to clean the print head. Follow these steps to confirm the print head nozzles are missing from the printer's control panel: 1. Press OK ...
Printer Basics
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.... If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains on and you see any improvement after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also turn the printer off . If an ink cartridge is low, the red b error light flashes. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning three or...level of ink shown on the icons indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have a new cartridge. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. If you don't see a message on ...
.... If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains on and you see any improvement after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also turn the printer off . If an ink cartridge is low, the red b error light flashes. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning three or...level of ink shown on the icons indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have a new cartridge. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. If you don't see a message on ...
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... (cartridge is off, press or to the replacement position. 52 Maintaining Your Printer The print head moves to choose More Options, then press OK. In Canada, please call the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before you must...
... (cartridge is off, press or to the replacement position. 52 Maintaining Your Printer The print head moves to choose More Options, then press OK. In Canada, please call the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before you must...
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.... 6. Press or to select the number of lines (marked #1). Aligning the Print Head 55 You can align the print head either from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); Note: For the best results, load letter-size Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in which all the vertical dots are...
.... 6. Press or to select the number of lines (marked #1). Aligning the Print Head 55 You can align the print head either from the printer software, the printer must be connected directly to your computer (not over a network); Note: For the best results, load letter-size Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in which all the vertical dots are...
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... support. 5. Unplug the power cord from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the printer cover. Remove any memory cards from the printer. 3. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 55). if output is closed, ... memory card cover. 4. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your Start Here sheet. Open the printer cover. Transporting the Printer 57 Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is misaligned, align the print head (see page 50); Secure the ink cartridge...
... support. 5. Unplug the power cord from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the printer cover. Remove any memory cards from the printer. 3. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head (see page 55). if output is closed, ... memory card cover. 4. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your Start Here sheet. Open the printer cover. Transporting the Printer 57 Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is misaligned, align the print head (see page 50); Secure the ink cartridge...
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...button. 5. Press OK to your dealer or Epson as described on the printer. 4. see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Running a Printer Check You may not be installed correctly. ■ If the check page did not print, you need to run a printer check to see page 50.) ■ If..., software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you may have a problem with your software may need to clean the print head;
...button. 5. Press OK to your dealer or Epson as described on the printer. 4. see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. Running a Printer Check You may not be installed correctly. ■ If the check page did not print, you need to run a printer check to see page 50.) ■ If..., software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your printer. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you may have a problem with your software may need to clean the print head;
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... any screen savers and virus protection software, and install again. ■ If your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may have software installation privileges. The USB Printer Device Driver may charge improperly and use on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge...■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for menu under Page Setup, you may need to set up your printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Do not connect your printer to the computer until charging finishes before you turn off the...
... any screen savers and virus protection software, and install again. ■ If your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may have software installation privileges. The USB Printer Device Driver may charge improperly and use on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge...■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for menu under Page Setup, you may need to set up your printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Do not connect your printer to the computer until charging finishes before you turn off the...
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... doesn't include color (except for black-and-white photos). ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to set up your system's memory (RAM). Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're printing from your computer, make sure your camera. If you're printing a high-resolution...after it has been sitting for network printing, as though it 's tilted or at an angle. To clean the print head, see page 50. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. The preview monitor...
... doesn't include color (except for black-and-white photos). ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to set up your system's memory (RAM). Printer Problems The printer is on, but nothing prints. ■ If you're printing from your computer, make sure your camera. If you're printing a high-resolution...after it has been sitting for network printing, as though it 's tilted or at an angle. To clean the print head, see page 50. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. The preview monitor...
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...you 're using . see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Always delete pictures using your camera. ■ If you're using different kinds of the paper. see page 50 for the printer to rotate and process the image. see page 37 for guidelines. ...not work correctly. ■ If you're using Windows XP, you loaded; Note: Borderless printing takes longer than 999 photos (or the last photos won't display), and that the photos are printing a landscape photo without a computer, make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you...
...you 're using . see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Always delete pictures using your camera. ■ If you're using different kinds of the paper. see page 50 for the printer to rotate and process the image. see page 37 for guidelines. ...not work correctly. ■ If you're using Windows XP, you loaded; Note: Borderless printing takes longer than 999 photos (or the last photos won't display), and that the photos are printing a landscape photo without a computer, make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you...
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...don't work, try using a higher quality paper. ■ Select a higher print quality setting. If it in the paper package. see page 32. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Make sure you 're printing from a Macintosh, see page 55 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from..., choose Extension Settings in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. The printable side is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the paper. ■ Make sure...
...don't work, try using a higher quality paper. ■ Select a higher print quality setting. If it in the paper package. see page 32. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Make sure you 're printing from a Macintosh, see page 55 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from..., choose Extension Settings in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. The printable side is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the paper. ■ Make sure...
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... can use your print again to see page 22 for color images or black-and-white photos. Also make sure the Filter setting is not set to Sepia or B&W and that alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try changing the Gamma setting in the image. ■ The print head nozzles may need ...cleaning; see page 50 for guidelines. ■ Make sure your on ink. Wait for 24 hours and check your printer's color management features. Also check if you're using ; see your on-screen Reference...
... can use your print again to see page 22 for color images or black-and-white photos. Also make sure the Filter setting is not set to Sepia or B&W and that alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try changing the Gamma setting in the image. ■ The print head nozzles may need ...cleaning; see page 50 for guidelines. ■ Make sure your on ink. Wait for 24 hours and check your printer's color management features. Also check if you're using ; see your on-screen Reference...
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...are set to Off; see page 42. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is positioned correctly in the Print Center, Printer Setup Utility, or Macintosh Chooser. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; See "Printer Specifications" in the tray too far, but line up or down. The CD or DVD won... it in a drive. Don't push in your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the feeder, all the way to the right. Miscellaneous Printout Problems 69 see page 50 for your program. (If you're printing on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within...
...are set to Off; see page 42. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is positioned correctly in the Print Center, Printer Setup Utility, or Macintosh Chooser. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; See "Printer Specifications" in the tray too far, but line up or down. The CD or DVD won... it in a drive. Don't push in your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the feeder, all the way to the right. Miscellaneous Printout Problems 69 see page 50 for your program. (If you're printing on Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper, the image should be within...
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... best results, use can cause leakage. ■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to make sure the print head is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; If it remains in your eyes, flush them . Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area... 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. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to refill them immediately with water. ■ Do not put your hand...
... best results, use can cause leakage. ■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to make sure the print head is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; If it remains in your eyes, flush them . Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area... 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. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to refill them immediately with water. ■ Do not put your hand...
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..., 45 to 47 cleaning roller, 42 inserting in printer, 42 to 44 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... 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 papers, 12, 19, 22, 37, 38 to 41 Print CD, 41, 45 to 48 Store, 52, 73 warranty, 80 to 81...
..., 45 to 47 cleaning roller, 42 inserting in printer, 42 to 44 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... 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 papers, 12, 19, 22, 37, 38 to 41 Print CD, 41, 45 to 48 Store, 52, 73 warranty, 80 to 81...
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... 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 Print quality problems, 65 to 67 settings, 31, 33, 35 Print window, 30, 33, 35 Printer cable, 75 check...
... 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 Print quality problems, 65 to 67 settings, 31, 33, 35 Print window, 30, 33, 35 Printer cable, 75 check...
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...photos, 25 to 27 Slow printing, 64 SmartMedia 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, 50 to 51 Nozzle Check, 50 to 51 Print Head ...
...photos, 25 to 27 Slow printing, 64 SmartMedia 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, 50 to 51 Nozzle Check, 50 to 51 Print Head ...
Product Information Guide
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... page 10.) ❏ If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in the print head nozzles may need to be installed correctly. ❏ If the check page did not print, you need to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 2. If an ink cartridge is off . Epson Stylus Photo R320 7. Keep your printer. see a message on and you that...
... page 10.) ❏ If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in the print head nozzles may need to be installed correctly. ❏ If the check page did not print, you need to determine whether a problem comes from the printer. 2. If an ink cartridge is off . Epson Stylus Photo R320 7. Keep your printer. see a message on and you that...