Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers...The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of ink systems to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Epson ...
...Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers...The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of ink systems to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Epson ...
Printer Basics
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... Printing in Windows 29 Selecting Default Settings 31 Basic Printing in Mac OS X 31 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 34 Printing Borderless Photos 35 Windows 36 Mac OS X 37 Printing on CDs or DVDs 38 Cleaning the Roller 38 Inserting a CD or DVD 39 ...Adjusting the Print Position 41 Adjusting the Print Density 43 Maintaining Your Printer 45 Cleaning the Print Head 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 48 Aligning the Print Head 50 Cleaning the Printer 50 Transporting the Printer 51 Adjusting the LCD Brightness 52 4 Contents
... Printing in Windows 29 Selecting Default Settings 31 Basic Printing in Mac OS X 31 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 34 Printing Borderless Photos 35 Windows 36 Mac OS X 37 Printing on CDs or DVDs 38 Cleaning the Roller 38 Inserting a CD or DVD 39 ...Adjusting the Print Position 41 Adjusting the Print Density 43 Maintaining Your Printer 45 Cleaning the Print Head 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 48 Aligning the Print Head 50 Cleaning the Printer 50 Transporting the Printer 51 Adjusting the LCD Brightness 52 4 Contents
Printer Basics
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... Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Mac OS X 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 53 53 54 55 56...
... Paper Feeding CD/DVD Printing Problems Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Windows Mac OS X 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 53 53 54 55 56...
Printer Basics
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... image, you don't turn it on at least once a month to clean the print head. see your printer for : ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 47 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "Cleaning the... print head either from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). Make sure the printer is turned on your printer. Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to clean the print head from the printer's control panel: 1. Follow these steps to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps...
... image, you don't turn it on at least once a month to clean the print head. see your printer for : ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 47 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "Cleaning the... print head either from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). Make sure the printer is turned on your printer. Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to clean the print head from the printer's control panel: 1. Follow these steps to keep your printer working its best and preparation steps...
Printer Basics
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..., please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them and before the expiration date on the display telling you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer until you have a replacement cartridge. If the quality doesn...
..., please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them and before the expiration date on the display telling you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer until you have a replacement cartridge. If the quality doesn...
Printer Basics
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... tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Press in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 48 Maintaining Your Printer The print head moves to choose Ink Cartridge Replacement, then press OK. Open the cartridge cover. 4. Once you start the...
... tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Press in one session. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 48 Maintaining Your Printer The print head moves to choose Ink Cartridge Replacement, then press OK. Open the cartridge cover. 4. Once you start the...
Printer Basics
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... the green circuit board facing the front. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 49 Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into the holder, with step 8. 8. Close the ink cartridge cover. 9. 5. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 10. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any...
... the green circuit board facing the front. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 49 Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into the holder, with step 8. 8. Close the ink cartridge cover. 9. 5. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 10. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any...
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... of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Don't get water on the printer components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer, wipe it for cleaning; Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on the... in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Clean here Caution: Be careful not to wipe away lubricating grease inside the printer. Don't touch the gears inside the printer. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to clean the LCD screen...
... of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Don't get water on the printer components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer, wipe it for cleaning; Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on the... in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Clean here Caution: Be careful not to wipe away lubricating grease inside the printer. Don't touch the gears inside the printer. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer some distance, you need to clean the LCD screen...
Printer Basics
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... output tray. 7. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your Start Here sheet. See your printer. Tape the ink cartridge holder to highlight Photo Viewer Adjustment and press OK. 3. Press OK. 52 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide... is located. 1. Repack the printer and its attachments in the output tray ...
... output tray. 7. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your Start Here sheet. See your printer. Tape the ink cartridge holder to highlight Photo Viewer Adjustment and press OK. 3. Press OK. 52 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide... is located. 1. Repack the printer and its attachments in the output tray ...
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... or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. The printer resumes printing. Control Panel Messages Message Ink out. Paper out. Contact Epson (see your printer's documentation for replacement. Black: T048120 Cyan: T048220 Magenta: T048320 Yellow: T048420 Light Cyan: T048520 Light Magenta: T048620 The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Black: T048120...
... or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. The printer resumes printing. Control Panel Messages Message Ink out. Paper out. Contact Epson (see your printer's documentation for replacement. Black: T048120 Cyan: T048220 Magenta: T048320 Yellow: T048420 Light Cyan: T048520 Light Magenta: T048620 The genuine Epson ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. Black: T048120...
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... or some other source. 1. Make sure that is up. 3. The printer prints the nozzle check pattern. If you connected a USB device, make sure the disk has been inserted correctly (see page 11). Replace the ink cartridge that letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder, the CD/DVD tray is not... inserted in the printer, and the CD/DVD guide is low. Press the Setup button. 4. Press the r button, then...
... or some other source. 1. Make sure that is up. 3. The printer prints the nozzle check pattern. If you connected a USB device, make sure the disk has been inserted correctly (see page 11). Replace the ink cartridge that letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder, the CD/DVD tray is not... inserted in the printer, and the CD/DVD guide is low. Press the Setup button. 4. Press the r button, then...
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If the check page does not print satisfactorily, as gaps or missing segments in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you may charge improperly and use a shielded cable), or the ...in the Format for menu under Page Setup, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions. 56 Problem Solving Turn off the printer, or it back on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is closed completely and no print quality problems, such ...
If the check page does not print satisfactorily, as gaps or missing segments in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Setup or Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you may charge improperly and use a shielded cable), or the ...in the Format for menu under Page Setup, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for instructions. 56 Problem Solving Turn off the printer, or it back on . ■ Make sure the ink cartridge cover is closed completely and no print quality problems, such ...
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...side is usually the whiter or brighter side of the paper. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing. see page 50 for instructions. Print Quality Problems 59 Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a... brighter side of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. see page 50 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure...
...side is usually the whiter or brighter side of the paper. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing. see page 50 for instructions. Print Quality Problems 59 Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Use Epson papers to use an included support sheet or load your paper one sheet at a... brighter side of the paper. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the Printing Properties or Preferences window, click Printer and Option Information, then select Thick paper and envelopes. see page 50 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure...
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...for guidelines. ■ If you're printing from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper, or print quality may need to Color for color images or black-and-white photos. it in a smaller size; Make sure you disable the thick paper and ...You may need cleaning; Your printout is set for guidelines. ■ Make sure your printer's color management features. However, you 're using ; To replace an ink cartridge, see your on ink. You can also use a color management system to get as close as possible. see page 47. ■ If you'...
...for guidelines. ■ If you're printing from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper, or print quality may need to Color for color images or black-and-white photos. it in a smaller size; Make sure you disable the thick paper and ...You may need cleaning; Your printout is set for guidelines. ■ Make sure your printer's color management features. However, you 're using ; To replace an ink cartridge, see your on ink. You can also use a color management system to get as close as possible. see page 47. ■ If you'...
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... Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. ■ Keep your printer and computer system away from the cartridges. ■ Turn off... and unplug the printer before cleaning. Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contacte où la fiche peut ê...
... Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. ■ Keep your printer and computer system away from the cartridges. ■ Turn off... and unplug the printer before cleaning. Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contacte où la fiche peut ê...
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...off with water. if the display or preview monitor are covered by hand. Adjust only those controls that the cartridge touches. Important Safety Instructions 69 if liquid has entered the printer; This could damage the print head. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side ...from the display or the preview monitor gets on your hands, wash them . ■ Store ink cartridges 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 the liquid ...
...off with water. if the display or preview monitor are covered by hand. Adjust only those controls that the cartridge touches. Important Safety Instructions 69 if liquid has entered the printer; This could damage the print head. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side ...from the display or the preview monitor gets on your hands, wash them . ■ Store ink cartridges 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 the liquid ...
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...cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to secure the cost of the replacement. You are responsible for packing the printer and for the costs incurred. 72 Notices Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to the Epson product after its ...send your printer is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for a period of one . This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the covered printer. Epson is not responsible for the defective unit, Epson will be...
...cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to secure the cost of the replacement. You are responsible for packing the printer and for the costs incurred. 72 Notices Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to the Epson product after its ...send your printer is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for a period of one . This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the covered printer. Epson is not responsible for the defective unit, Epson will be...
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... DVD drive, 12 to 14 DVDs, see CDs E Edge-to-edge printing, 35 to 37 Ejecting memory cards, 16 Electronic manual, 8 ENERGY STAR, 70 Enhancing photos, 22 Epson accessories, 65 help, 65 ink, 47 papers, 10, 20, 34, 35 Print CD, 38 to 44 Store, 47, 65 warranty, 72 to 73 Error... papers, 20, 34, 35, 36, 37 Grainy prints, 60 76 Index H Head Cleaning utility, 45 to 46 Help, Epson, 65 High Speed setting, 58 I Incorrect characters, 63 colors, 60 margins, 63 Index, 19 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 31, 47 ordering, 47 replacing, 47 to 49 safety instructions, 48, 69 Ink Jet...
... DVD drive, 12 to 14 DVDs, see CDs E Edge-to-edge printing, 35 to 37 Ejecting memory cards, 16 Electronic manual, 8 ENERGY STAR, 70 Enhancing photos, 22 Epson accessories, 65 help, 65 ink, 47 papers, 10, 20, 34, 35 Print CD, 38 to 44 Store, 47, 65 warranty, 72 to 73 Error... papers, 20, 34, 35, 36, 37 Grainy prints, 60 76 Index H Head Cleaning utility, 45 to 46 Help, Epson, 65 High Speed setting, 58 I Incorrect characters, 63 colors, 60 margins, 63 Index, 19 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 31, 47 ordering, 47 replacing, 47 to 49 safety instructions, 48, 69 Ink Jet...
Product Brochure
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... are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the ink from the first cartridges is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. INK JET PRINTER EPSON® STYLUS® PHOTO R340 SPECIFICATIONS Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) advanced Micro Piezo® optimized for photo printing Ink Type 6-color dye based (individual ink cartridges) Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Minimum Ink Droplet Size 3 picoliters Print...
... are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the ink from the first cartridges is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. INK JET PRINTER EPSON® STYLUS® PHOTO R340 SPECIFICATIONS Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) advanced Micro Piezo® optimized for photo printing Ink Type 6-color dye based (individual ink cartridges) Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Minimum Ink Droplet Size 3 picoliters Print...
Product Information Guide
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... Transfer Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Photo Stickers Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for information about paper settings. Epson Stylus Photo R340 8/05 Epson Stylus Photo R340 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light Magenta Light Cyan Color Multipack Part number T048120 T048320 T048220 T048420 T048620 T048520 T048920 Epson Papers When printing from your computer using the Epson® printer driver...
... Transfer Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Photo Stickers Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for information about paper settings. Epson Stylus Photo R340 8/05 Epson Stylus Photo R340 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Light Magenta Light Cyan Color Multipack Part number T048120 T048320 T048220 T048420 T048620 T048520 T048920 Epson Papers When printing from your computer using the Epson® printer driver...