Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in those marks. Whether the customer is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6.
... optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in those marks. Whether the customer is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6.
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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...
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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...
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... on your driver (Windows) or from the Maintenance tab on page 9). Follow the instructions here for moving your printer from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to choose Advanced. 49 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 ...
... on your driver (Windows) or from the Maintenance tab on page 9). Follow the instructions here for moving your printer from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to choose Advanced. 49 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 ...
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..., you 're done. When cleaning is off the printer or interrupt the cleaning process. 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is done, run a nozzle check to replace an ink cartridge; Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be ... check pattern you see page 51 for details. To clean it only if quality declines. Press or to clean the print head from the printer's control panel: 1. Follow these steps to highlight Head Cleaning, then press OK. 4. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly ...
..., you 're done. When cleaning is off the printer or interrupt the cleaning process. 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is done, run a nozzle check to replace an ink cartridge; Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be ... check pattern you see page 51 for details. To clean it only if quality declines. Press or to clean the print head from the printer's control panel: 1. Follow these steps to highlight Head Cleaning, then press OK. 4. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly ...
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... of ink shown on the icons indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. This is empty. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Press the to your printer not covered by looking at the icons on the control panel. Caution: ...You cannot print if any ink cartridge is a good time to make sure you have obtained a replacement...
... of ink shown on the icons indicates the approximate amount of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. This is empty. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Press the to your printer not covered by looking at the icons on the control panel. Caution: ...You cannot print if any ink cartridge is a good time to make sure you have obtained a replacement...
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...position. 52 Maintaining Your Printer Then press or to continue. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of the following: ■ If the red b error light is on (cartridge is empty), press the b Maintenance button. ■ If the red b error light is flashing (cartridge is low), press the... ■ If the b error light is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. Press OK to select Ink Cartridge Replacement. 3. You see a message on the package: Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Part number T0481 T0482 T0483 T0484 T0485 T0486 When...
...position. 52 Maintaining Your Printer Then press or to continue. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of the following: ■ If the red b error light is on (cartridge is empty), press the b Maintenance button. ■ If the red b error light is flashing (cartridge is low), press the... ■ If the b error light is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. Press OK to select Ink Cartridge Replacement. 3. You see a message on the package: Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Part number T0481 T0482 T0483 T0484 T0485 T0486 When...
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If ink gets in the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Don't touch the green part Replacing an Ink Cartridge 53 Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Open the cartridge cover. 5. If ink gets on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels. Press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Dispose of children and do not drink the ink. 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
If ink gets in the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Don't touch the green part Replacing an Ink Cartridge 53 Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Open the cartridge cover. 5. If ink gets on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels. Press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Dispose of children and do not drink the ink. 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
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Press OK and close the printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 11. Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into the holder, with step 9. 9. If you see a message that charging is complete (after about a minute), press OK. 54 Maintaining Your Printer When you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with the green circuit board facing the front. Close the ink cartridge cover. 10. Lower the cartridge into place. 8. 7.
Press OK and close the printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 11. Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into the holder, with step 9. 9. If you see a message that charging is complete (after about a minute), press OK. 54 Maintaining Your Printer When you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with the green circuit board facing the front. Close the ink cartridge cover. 10. Lower the cartridge into place. 8. 7.
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...notice a decline in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Transporting the Printer 57 Remove any paper from the printer and close the paper support. 5. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as you transport it for transportation in its attachments in ...(see page 55). Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 6. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your Start Here sheet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Repack the printer and its original box or one of...
...notice a decline in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Transporting the Printer 57 Remove any paper from the printer and close the paper support. 5. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as you transport it for transportation in its attachments in ...(see page 55). Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 6. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your Start Here sheet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Repack the printer and its original box or one of...
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... (see page 11) then press the ( Maintenance button. 60 Problem Solving Contact your dealer or Epson (see page 51). Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. Parts inside your printer's documentation for replacement. Solution Replace the ink cartridges shown with new ones. A paper jam has occurred. Multi-page feed error Multiple pages have been...
... (see page 11) then press the ( Maintenance button. 60 Problem Solving Contact your dealer or Epson (see page 51). Load paper correctly and press Maintenance. Parts inside your printer's documentation for replacement. Solution Replace the ink cartridges shown with new ones. A paper jam has occurred. Multi-page feed error Multiple pages have been...
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...Photo Print Adapter error. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge (see page 42). Diagnosing Problems 61 Close the CD/DVD guide, then press the ( Maintenance button. Reload the CD/DVD tray, then press the ( Maintenance button (see page 52). Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to the printer... is not cleared, contact your dealer. Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it to turn it . System error. Communicating with the printer (see page 13). Connect an external storage device that is completed. If the CD/DVD tray is low on again. The inserted...
...Photo Print Adapter error. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge (see page 42). Diagnosing Problems 61 Close the CD/DVD guide, then press the ( Maintenance button. Reload the CD/DVD tray, then press the ( Maintenance button (see page 52). Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Stop button for 7 seconds to the printer... is not cleared, contact your dealer. Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it to turn it . System error. Communicating with the printer (see page 13). Connect an external storage device that is completed. If the CD/DVD tray is low on again. The inserted...
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... to connect it on configuring your system. Connect the printer cable securely to clear the error. Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for details. You're .... ■ Make sure the USB Controller is closed completely and no packing material remains in the Chooser. Do not connect your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you see an error message or your Windows help system for about two minutes....
... to connect it on configuring your system. Connect the printer cable securely to clear the error. Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for details. You're .... ■ Make sure the USB Controller is closed completely and no packing material remains in the Chooser. Do not connect your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you see an error message or your Windows help system for about two minutes....
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... Advanced print window, select Thick paper and envelopes. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a time. ■ ...Make sure your software documentation. 66 Problem Solving To replace an ink cartridge, see page 55 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing,... Head Alignment utility; If it in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. Mac OS X: From the Print window, ...
... Advanced print window, select Thick paper and envelopes. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a time. ■ ...Make sure your software documentation. 66 Problem Solving To replace an ink cartridge, see page 55 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing,... Head Alignment utility; If it in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. Mac OS X: From the Print window, ...
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see page 22 for guidelines. ■ If you're printing from a computer, make sure your print again to Color for color images or black-and-white photos. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 37 for 24 hours and check your software is set to see the on ink. Wait for .... ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Print Quality Problems 67 However, you loaded; See your printer's color management features. see page 50 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen Reference Guide). Also check if you 're using a special effect that...
see page 22 for guidelines. ■ If you're printing from a computer, make sure your print again to Color for color images or black-and-white photos. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 37 for 24 hours and check your software is set to see the on ink. Wait for .... ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Print Quality Problems 67 However, you loaded; See your printer's color management features. see page 50 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen Reference Guide). Also check if you 're using a special effect that...
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...: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to quickly select the Epson Stylus Photo R320 in SoundAdvice. Before you must have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R320) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt)...Use this site, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. In Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. A variety of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at product documentation, access troubleshooting...
...: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to quickly select the Epson Stylus Photo R320 in SoundAdvice. Before you must have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R320) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt)...Use this site, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. In Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. A variety of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at product documentation, access troubleshooting...
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...or preview monitor are in the far right position and the ink cartridges are damaged; there may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:.... This may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove it . ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to prevent the ink from staining items that there is a valve in a cool, dark place. ■ After ...
...or preview monitor are in the far right position and the ink cartridges are damaged; there may damage the printer. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a physician immediately. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:.... This may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove it . ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to prevent the ink from staining items that there is a valve in a cool, dark place. ■ After ...
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... claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be another model of the replacement printer in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other locations will be made freight collect. For warranty service, you...-2567 (Canada) for the defective unit, Epson will provide telephone diagnostic service to you . An Epson service technician will ship a replacement printer to determine whether the printer requires service. Epson America, Inc. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of...
... claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be another model of the replacement printer in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other locations will be made freight collect. For warranty service, you...-2567 (Canada) for the defective unit, Epson will provide telephone diagnostic service to you . An Epson service technician will ship a replacement printer to determine whether the printer requires service. Epson America, Inc. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of...
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... 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 Ink cartridge ... 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...
... 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 Ink cartridge ... 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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... to get the same photo quality results that have earned Epson's printers all photographic applications and available in a variety of snapshots, reprints, and enlargements. Framing is recommended for the Epson Print LabSM Series at www.printlabseries.com. Perfect for color photo keepsakes of sizes, including letter, 4 x 6, and panoramic. Epson Ink Jet Papers Use Epson paper and inks to...
... to get the same photo quality results that have earned Epson's printers all photographic applications and available in a variety of snapshots, reprints, and enlargements. Framing is recommended for the Epson Print LabSM Series at www.printlabseries.com. Perfect for color photo keepsakes of sizes, including letter, 4 x 6, and panoramic. Epson Ink Jet Papers Use Epson paper and inks to...