Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are no added costs for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content...
... trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are no added costs for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content...
Printer Basics
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...Photos 35 Windows 36 Mac OS X 37 Printing on CDs or DVDs 38 Cleaning the Roller 38 Inserting a CD or DVD 39 Printing Your Design 41 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 ...
...Photos 35 Windows 36 Mac OS X 37 Printing on CDs or DVDs 38 Cleaning the Roller 38 Inserting a CD or DVD 39 Printing Your Design 41 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 ...
Printer Basics
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... Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With 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.
... Software Installation Problems Printer Problems Print Quality Problems Problems With 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.
Printer Basics
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... here for: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 47 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 50 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 51 ■ "Adjusting the LCD Brightness" on page 52 Note: You... highlight Head Cleaning, then press OK. 45 Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it using your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). You can deliver ink properly. see your on-screen User's Guide (described on but not...
... here for: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 47 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 50 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 51 ■ "Adjusting the LCD Brightness" on page 52 Note: You... highlight Head Cleaning, then press OK. 45 Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it using your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the Epson Printer Utility (Macintosh). You can deliver ink properly. see your on-screen User's Guide (described on but not...
Printer Basics
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... T048420 T048520 T048620 You can replace the cartridge. Caution: You cannot print if any ink cartridge is low, you may cause damage to make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer until you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 Press OK, then press Setup...
... T048420 T048520 T048620 You can replace the cartridge. Caution: You cannot print if any ink cartridge is low, you may cause damage to make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer until you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 47 Press OK, then press Setup...
Printer Basics
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... with soap and water. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully...
... with soap and water. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in the tab on the back of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully...
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge 49 Lower the cartridge into place. 7. Press OK and close the printer cover. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels. 6. Close the ink cartridge cover. 9. Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into the holder, with step 8. 8. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. When you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps...
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 49 Lower the cartridge into place. 7. Press OK and close the printer cover. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board or remove any labels. 6. Close the ink cartridge cover. 9. Then gently push the cartridge down until it clicks into the holder, with step 8. 8. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. When you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat steps...
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... or thinner for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. they can damage the printer components and case. Remove any paper from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the memory card cover. 4. Transporting the...
... or thinner for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. they can damage the printer components and case. Remove any paper from the printer, push down the paper support extension, and close the memory card cover. 4. Transporting the...
Printer Basics
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Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 6. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed, then push in the room where your printer is misaligned, align the print head (see page 45); Press the Setup button. 2. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head (... adjust the LCD brightness for the best view depending on the lighting conditions in the output tray extension and close the printer cover. Press the u and d buttons to highlight Photo Viewer Adjustment and press OK. 3. 5. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them.
Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 6. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed, then push in the room where your printer is misaligned, align the print head (see page 45); Press the Setup button. 2. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head (... adjust the LCD brightness for the best view depending on the lighting conditions in the output tray extension and close the printer cover. Press the u and d buttons to highlight Photo Viewer Adjustment and press OK. 3. 5. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them.
Printer Basics
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... and then back on. No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Solution Replace the ink cartridges shown with new ones. If the error message still appears, contact Epson (see your printer's documentation for replacement. Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error. See your manual. Reload paper in the...
... and then back on. No memory card or disk inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Solution Replace the ink cartridges shown with new ones. If the error message still appears, contact Epson (see your printer's documentation for replacement. Paper or CD/DVD tray jam or feed error. See your manual. Reload paper in the...
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... is up. 3. Press the Setup button. 4. Cannot recognize the device. Press d to low ink level. Make sure the memory card has been inserted correctly (see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. 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 a problem with the card or disk and...
... is up. 3. Press the Setup button. 4. Cannot recognize the device. Press d to low ink level. Make sure the memory card has been inserted correctly (see if a problem comes from the printer. 2. 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 a problem with the card or disk and...
Printer Basics
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...■ Close your other programs, including any segment of the printed check page with the printer. Do not connect your printer in the printer. 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), ...using Mac OS X and you do not see the printer name 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 the Start Here sheet. See ...
...■ Close your other programs, including any segment of the printed check page with the printer. Do not connect your printer in the printer. 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), ...using Mac OS X and you do not see the printer name 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 the Start Here sheet. See ...
Printer Basics
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...the Maintenance tab in the pop-up menu, then select Thick paper and envelopes. You may need to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you load paper with the printable side face up. see page 47. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility...re printing on -screen User's Guide. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; To replace an ink cartridge, see page 50 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper. ■ When printing on special paper, check the ...
...the Maintenance tab in the pop-up menu, then select Thick paper and envelopes. You may need to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Make sure you load paper with the printable side face up. see page 47. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility...re printing on -screen User's Guide. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility; To replace an ink cartridge, see page 50 for instructions. ■ Remove each sheet from a computer, make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper. ■ When printing on special paper, check the ...
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... make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper you loaded; see your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; see page 45 for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can also use a color management system to ...side up; see page 45 for instructions. ■ You may be old or low on -screen colors. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 20 for color images or black-and-white photos. see page 47. ■ Try turning off PhotoEnhance. If it is usually whiter or shinier. Make...
... make sure the printer's Paper Type setting matches the type of paper you loaded; see your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need cleaning; see page 45 for information about accessing Advanced settings. ■ Your printed colors can also use a color management system to ...side up; see page 45 for instructions. ■ You may be old or low on -screen colors. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 20 for color images or black-and-white photos. see page 47. ■ Try turning off PhotoEnhance. If it is usually whiter or shinier. Make...
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...sure the print head is damaged; Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to warm up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them. ■ Store ink cartridges in reduced print quality. ■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush ...If it . ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it gets in place. this can result in a cool, dark place. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the ...
...sure the print head is damaged; Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to warm up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them. ■ Store ink cartridges in reduced print quality. ■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush ...If it . ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it gets in place. this can result in a cool, dark place. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the ...
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...held responsible for parts or labor. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. An Epson service technician will not exceed the original retail selling price of one ....If Epson authorizes an exchange for a period of the covered printer. damage, maintenance or service from such use an address in workmanship and materials for the defective unit, Epson will , at its shipment from the Epson authorized service center. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or ...
...held responsible for parts or labor. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. An Epson service technician will not exceed the original retail selling price of one ....If Epson authorizes an exchange for a period of the covered printer. damage, maintenance or service from such use an address in workmanship and materials for the defective unit, Epson will , at its shipment from the Epson authorized service center. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or ...
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...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 messages, 54...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 Transparencies, 34 Ink level, checking Windows, 31 without computer, 47 Inserting ...
...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 messages, 54...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 Transparencies, 34 Ink level, checking Windows, 31 without computer, 47 Inserting ...
Product Brochure
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..., paper type, frequency of Seiko Epson Corporation. CPD-20629 15K 9/05 WP 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 Speed* Black text Color text 4" x 6" borderless photo Up to 15 ppm Up...
..., paper type, frequency of Seiko Epson Corporation. CPD-20629 15K 9/05 WP 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 Speed* Black text Color text 4" x 6" borderless photo Up to 15 ppm Up...
Product Information Guide
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...;F (40 °C) Humidity (without a computer, select one of the following Epson papers. 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, you can choose from any of the papers marked...
...;F (40 °C) Humidity (without a computer, select one of the following Epson papers. 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, you can choose from any of the papers marked...
Product Information Guide
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... Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Stickers Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Envelopes 8/05 Epson Stylus Photo R340 - 3 Safety Approvals Safety standards EMI UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B Ink Cartridges Specification Color(s) Cartridge life Storage temperature Freezing temperature* Dimensions Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Black Cyan...
... Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Photo Stickers Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Envelopes 8/05 Epson Stylus Photo R340 - 3 Safety Approvals Safety standards EMI UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B Ink Cartridges Specification Color(s) Cartridge life Storage temperature Freezing temperature* Dimensions Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Black Cyan...