Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 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 produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality...
... 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 produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... photos and laser sharp text. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of different ink droplet sizes. Epson printers are used in other ink jet printers: Epson...
... photos and laser sharp text. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of different ink droplet sizes. Epson printers are used in other ink jet printers: Epson...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... you see continuous tone color. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed "dots" in the Ink Solutions document. 5. 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. Epson disclaims any and...
... you see continuous tone color. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed "dots" in the Ink Solutions document. 5. 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. Epson disclaims any and...
Printer Basics
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...be trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent... photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any product or service. © 2004 Epson America, Inc. 2 CPD-18375 7/04 Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching and the ...
...be trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent... photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any product or service. © 2004 Epson America, Inc. 2 CPD-18375 7/04 Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching and the ...
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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... Epson Stylus® Photo R320 can print pictures directly from your PC. If you want to save your memory card contents to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer and print from your digital camera. Here are perfect for sending prints wirelessly from your printer in... on the back of sizes just minutes after taking pictures with your digital camera's memory card. These photos are some of the printer's outstanding features: ■ Epson's exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you achieve fine shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and excellent fill across a wide range of...
... Epson Stylus® Photo R320 can print pictures directly from your PC. If you want to save your memory card contents to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer and print from your digital camera. Here are perfect for sending prints wirelessly from your printer in... on the back of sizes just minutes after taking pictures with your digital camera's memory card. These photos are some of the printer's outstanding features: ■ Epson's exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you achieve fine shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and excellent fill across a wide range of...
Printer Basics
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... proper care, photographs from your 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 from atmospheric contaminants like ... curling. As with all photographs, keep unused paper in the paper package. 12 Loading Paper The special Epson inks designed for prints that you 're printing landscape-oriented pictures. ■ When using a support sheet included in the package.
... proper care, photographs from your 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 from atmospheric contaminants like ... curling. As with all photographs, keep unused paper in the paper package. 12 Loading Paper The special Epson inks designed for prints that you 're printing landscape-oriented pictures. ■ When using a support sheet included in the package.
Printer Basics
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...in Advanced mode, you may want to reset the printer's settings (such as the layout, color effects, or crop settings) to their defaults, then press OK. You can buy the following Epson papers for dealer referral. Printing Special Layouts Using special Epson paper, you can make greeting cards, jewel case... ink jet-printable surface. Select Restore to highlight More Options, then press OK. 3. Select YES to restore the settings to their defaults using the Restore to CDs and DVDs without even turning on your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 for your projects: ■ Epson Glossy Photo Greeting...
...in Advanced mode, you may want to reset the printer's settings (such as the layout, color effects, or crop settings) to their defaults, then press OK. You can buy the following Epson papers for dealer referral. Printing Special Layouts Using special Epson paper, you can make greeting cards, jewel case... ink jet-printable surface. Select Restore to highlight More Options, then press OK. 3. Select YES to restore the settings to their defaults using the Restore to CDs and DVDs without even turning on your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 for your projects: ■ Epson Glossy Photo Greeting...
Printer Basics
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.... 6. Note: The Quality Option settings on -screen Reference Guide. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? At the Print window, click OK or Print to close the Printing Preferences...ve loaded. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on selected papers, see how much ink you the best combination of your document or image Orientation. Click OK to start printing. ...Select your print job. For information on selecting the highest quality (Photo RPM) on page 37 for more information about paper types. 7. Select the paper Type and...
.... 6. Note: The Quality Option settings on -screen Reference Guide. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? At the Print window, click OK or Print to close the Printing Preferences...ve loaded. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on selected papers, see how much ink you the best combination of your document or image Orientation. Click OK to start printing. ...Select your print job. For information on selecting the highest quality (Photo RPM) on page 37 for more information about paper types. 7. Select the paper Type and...
Printer Basics
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... on -screen Reference Guide. 36 Printing From Your Computer For more information about printer settings, click the ? You can also do one of the following : ■ Click to reduce or enlarge your ink levels. button. 8. You can open the EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it to preview your screen. 9. 7. Monitor the progress of..., then click to pause printing. ■ Click a print job marked "Hold" and click to resume printing. ■ Click to start printing. Click Print to check ink levels.
... on -screen Reference Guide. 36 Printing From Your Computer For more information about printer settings, click the ? You can also do one of the following : ■ Click to reduce or enlarge your ink levels. button. 8. You can open the EPSON MonitorIV window by selecting it to preview your screen. 9. 7. Monitor the progress of..., then click to pause printing. ■ Click a print job marked "Hold" and click to resume printing. ■ Click to start printing. Click Print to check ink levels.
Printer Basics
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... paper sheets or envelopes Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Plain Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Matte Paper - This tells the printer what kind of...
... paper sheets or envelopes Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Plain Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Matte Paper - This tells the printer what kind of...
Printer Basics
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Printing Borderless Photos You can print your printer and mar future printouts. 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) ...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 ...
Printing Borderless Photos You can print your printer and mar future printouts. 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) ...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 ...
Printer Basics
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...EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to close the Page Setup window. 4. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with a variety of the following media types: ■ Matte Paper Heavyweight ■ Photo Paper ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Glossy Photo... Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper 6. Printing on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Printing on CDs or DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that ...
...EPSON Print CD software makes it easy to close the Page Setup window. 4. Thermal-printable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with a variety of the following media types: ■ Matte Paper Heavyweight ■ Photo Paper ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Glossy Photo... Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper 6. Printing on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Printing on CDs or DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that ...
Printer Basics
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...Your Computer You can do this by feeding and ejecting several times. Press the button to check the print position or color, see the on-screen help in Advanced mode. If you want to highlight More Options, then press OK. 4....OS 9. ■ "Cleaning the Roller" below ■ "Inserting a CD or DVD" below to make sure the printer is turned on. Note: EPSON Print CD is not available for "Adjusting the Print Position" on page 45 and "Adjusting the Print Density" on page... it is satisfactory. Make sure Paper Feed/Paper Eject is burned on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print.
...Your Computer You can do this by feeding and ejecting several times. Press the button to check the print position or color, see the on-screen help in Advanced mode. If you want to highlight More Options, then press OK. 4....OS 9. ■ "Cleaning the Roller" below ■ "Inserting a CD or DVD" below to make sure the printer is turned on. Note: EPSON Print CD is not available for "Adjusting the Print Position" on page 45 and "Adjusting the Print Density" on page... it is satisfactory. Make sure Paper Feed/Paper Eject is burned on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print.
Printer Basics
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...Macintosh Windows Note: After you may need to check the print position or color, see the EPSON Print CD on-screen Help. 1. Select Print from moisture and direct sunlight....on the CD tray and insert it in a drive. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is selected, then click Print. You can also use these steps to check the position before you 're ready...check disk included with your printer or an extra CD. Printing Your Design After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you print on a CD or DVD. 1. To allow the ink to print. If you want...
...Macintosh Windows Note: After you may need to check the print position or color, see the EPSON Print CD on-screen Help. 1. Select Print from moisture and direct sunlight....on the CD tray and insert it in a drive. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Make sure Stylus Photo R320 is selected, then click Print. You can also use these steps to check the position before you 're ready...check disk included with your printer or an extra CD. Printing Your Design After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you print on a CD or DVD. 1. To allow the ink to print. If you want...
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... Printer" on page 56 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 57 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on page 9). If the printer is in Advanced mode. For details, read your printer. Follow the instructions here for moving your on-screen Reference Guide (described on your driver (Windows) or from the Epson Printer...
... Printer" on page 56 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 57 Note: You can also maintain your printer from the Maintenance tab on page 9). If the printer is in Advanced mode. For details, read your printer. Follow the instructions here for moving your on-screen Reference Guide (described on your driver (Windows) or from the Epson Printer...
Printer Basics
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... pattern, as shown below : ■ If your printout looks okay, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; Follow these steps to clean the print head again. 50 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not turn it only if quality declines. Make sure letter-size plain paper is off the... More Options, then press OK. 3. Examine the nozzle check pattern you see a progress bar on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn off . You can deliver ink properly. To begin cleaning, press OK. When cleaning is flashing or on, you don't turn on the...
... pattern, as shown below : ■ If your printout looks okay, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; Follow these steps to clean the print head again. 50 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not turn it only if quality declines. Make sure letter-size plain paper is off the... More Options, then press OK. 3. Examine the nozzle check pattern you see a progress bar on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn off . You can deliver ink properly. To begin cleaning, press OK. When cleaning is flashing or on, you don't turn on the...
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... remains on the icons indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51 Ink cartridge levels The level of ink shown on and you see any improvement after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also turn the printer off . Press the to replace it if printouts don...
... remains on the icons indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51 Ink cartridge levels The level of ink shown on and you see any improvement after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also turn the printer off . Press the to replace it if printouts don...
Start Here Card
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Make sure the tray guide is closed completely. CD/DVD tray Printer Basics 3 Open the output tray and the printer cover. Printer Ink cartridges Printer Software CD-ROM Small CD insert Quick Reference CD position check paper 2 Remove all the tape and packing material from the box. Then remove the tape. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is up after removing the tape Epson Stylus Photo R320 Epson Stylus® Photo R320 Start Here CPD-18377 4050614-00 XXX 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the printer.
Make sure the tray guide is closed completely. CD/DVD tray Printer Basics 3 Open the output tray and the printer cover. Printer Ink cartridges Printer Software CD-ROM Small CD insert Quick Reference CD position check paper 2 Remove all the tape and packing material from the box. Then remove the tape. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is up after removing the tape Epson Stylus Photo R320 Epson Stylus® Photo R320 Start Here CPD-18377 4050614-00 XXX 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the printer.