Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in the everyday printing of media selected • Epson printers are present and used, the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Other product names used with Epson printers...
... photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in the everyday printing of media selected • Epson printers are present and used, the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Other product names used with Epson printers...
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...
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... Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper 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...
... Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With Paper 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...
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... 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. Follow the instructions here for moving your printer from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh).
... 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. Follow the instructions here for moving your printer from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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... or on at least once a month to finish. ■ If there are any gaps (as shown below ), press Stop to replace an ink cartridge; To begin cleaning, press OK. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds. The nozzle check pattern prints. 6. Press OK to maintain good print quality. This ... LCD screen. Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to clean the print head again. 50 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure letter-size plain paper is off the printer or interrupt the cleaning process. 5. Press or to clean the print head. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical ...
... or on at least once a month to finish. ■ If there are any gaps (as shown below ), press Stop to replace an ink cartridge; To begin cleaning, press OK. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds. The nozzle check pattern prints. 6. Press OK to maintain good print quality. This ... LCD screen. Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to clean the print head again. 50 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure letter-size plain paper is off the printer or interrupt the cleaning process. 5. Press or to clean the print head. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical ...
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...head again. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by looking at the icons on the icons indicates the approximate amount of ink remaining. Ink cartridge levels The level of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains ...print head, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer until you may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing an Ink Cartridge You can check the status of ink shown on the control panel. Leave ...
...head again. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by looking at the icons on the icons indicates the approximate amount of ink remaining. Ink cartridge levels The level of the ink cartridges by Epson's warranty. If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains ...print head, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer until you may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing an Ink Cartridge You can check the status of ink shown on the control panel. Leave ...
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... light is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. You see Ink Cartridge Replacement highlighted in one of installing them and before you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of the following: ■ If the...
... light is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. You see Ink Cartridge Replacement highlighted in one of installing them and before you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of the following: ■ If the...
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If ink gets in the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels. Don't touch the green part Replacing an Ink Cartridge 53 Dispose of the printer. 4. If ink gets on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of it carefully. Press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
If ink gets in the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels. Don't touch the green part Replacing an Ink Cartridge 53 Dispose of the printer. 4. If ink gets on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of it carefully. Press in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge.
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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. Lower the cartridge into place. 8. Close the ink cartridge cover. 10. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 11. Press OK and close the printer cover. 7.
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. Lower the cartridge into place. 8. Close the ink cartridge cover. 10. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 11. Press OK and close the printer cover. 7.
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... Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and close the paper support. 5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. Tape the ink cartridge holder to prepare it . See your printer. If you need to the printer case 6. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet...
... Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove any paper from the printer and close the paper support. 5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. Tape the ink cartridge holder to prepare it . See your printer. If you need to the printer case 6. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet...
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... page 11) then press the ( Maintenance button. 60 Problem Solving Ink cartridges cannot be recognized. Service required. Contact your printer's documentation for replacement. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for details. Remove and reload the paper (see...
... page 11) then press the ( Maintenance button. 60 Problem Solving Ink cartridges cannot be recognized. Service required. Contact your printer's documentation for replacement. Black: T0481 Cyan: T0482 Magenta: T0483 Yellow: T0484 Light Cyan: T0485 Light Magenta: T0486 The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for details. Remove and reload the paper (see...
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.../DVD tray, then press the ( Maintenance button (see page 52). Diagnosing Problems 61 Turn the printer off the printer. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge (see page 42). The connected device cannot be used . Message Solution Close the CD/DVD guide.... Please wait. The CD/DVD tray is low on again. Connect an external storage device that is completed. Disconnect the Adapter from the computer is compatible with the printer (see page 13). Bluetooth Photo...
.../DVD tray, then press the ( Maintenance button (see page 52). Diagnosing Problems 61 Turn the printer off the printer. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge (see page 42). The connected device cannot be used . Message Solution Close the CD/DVD guide.... Please wait. The CD/DVD tray is low on again. Connect an external storage device that is completed. Disconnect the Adapter from the computer is compatible with the printer (see page 13). Bluetooth Photo...
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... your system. Setup or Software Installation Problems 63 You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully follow the installation instructions on your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for use excess ink the next time you 've...
... your system. Setup or Software Installation Problems 63 You're having problems installing the printer software. ■ Carefully follow the installation instructions on your printer icon (SP R320 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for use excess ink the next time you 've...
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...setting: Windows: From the Maintenance tab in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. You may need to use... Mac OS 9: From the Advanced print window, select Thick paper and envelopes. ■ The ink cartridges may need to increase the image resolution or print it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack... the paper package. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you 're printing on transparencies. ■...
...setting: Windows: From the Maintenance tab in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. You may need to use... Mac OS 9: From the Advanced print window, select Thick paper and envelopes. ■ The ink cartridges may need to increase the image resolution or print it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack... the paper package. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you 're printing on transparencies. ■...
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Your printout is faint or has gaps in the Advanced window; see page 22 for color images or black-and-white photos. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for guidelines. ■ If you're printing from a computer, make sure your software is , ... information. ■ Colors will change slightly after drying. see your on ink. If it is not set to make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper with the printable side up; Print Quality Problems 67 see the on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 51...
Your printout is faint or has gaps in the Advanced window; see page 22 for color images or black-and-white photos. You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for guidelines. ■ If you're printing from a computer, make sure your software is , ... information. ■ Colors will change slightly after drying. see your on ink. If it is not set to make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper with the printable side up; Print Quality Problems 67 see the on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 51...
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...receive technical advice through e-mail. Where To Get Help 73 Use this site, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at http://support.epson.com. At this code to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. A variety of the ...Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. 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) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■...
...receive technical advice through e-mail. Where To Get Help 73 Use this site, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at http://support.epson.com. At this code to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. A variety of the ...Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. 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) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■...
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... flush them immediately with water. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure it remains in place. If the liquid crystal solution gets ... the ink supply port. Note that there is a valve 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. If discomfort or vision problems remain after you...
... flush them immediately with water. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure it remains in place. If the liquid crystal solution gets ... the ink supply port. Note that there is a valve 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. If discomfort or vision problems remain after you...
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... the replacement. You are responsible for packing the printer and for the Epson printer. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the covered printer. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the original retail purchaser that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other locations will not...
... the replacement. You are responsible for packing the printer and for the Epson printer. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the covered printer. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the original retail purchaser that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other locations will not...
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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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...Epson papers and ink cartridges, and ordering information. See the inside back cover for photographs, signs, and crafts. Perfect for a list of sizes. Epson Ink Jet Papers Use Epson paper and inks to work with genuine Epson inks. Here are specially coated to get the same photo quality results that have earned Epson's printers... for color photo keepsakes of sizes, including letter, 4 x 6, and panoramic. Perfect for all of Epson's papers: Premium Glossy Photo Paper Water-resistant, photographic-weight paper with a matte finish. Framing is recommended for the Epson Print LabSM...
...Epson papers and ink cartridges, and ordering information. See the inside back cover for photographs, signs, and crafts. Perfect for a list of sizes. Epson Ink Jet Papers Use Epson paper and inks to work with genuine Epson inks. Here are specially coated to get the same photo quality results that have earned Epson's printers... for color photo keepsakes of sizes, including letter, 4 x 6, and panoramic. Perfect for all of Epson's papers: Premium Glossy Photo Paper Water-resistant, photographic-weight paper with a matte finish. Framing is recommended for the Epson Print LabSM...