Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... fill in -one -size-fits-all -in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Print 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...
... fill in -one -size-fits-all -in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Print 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... consistent ink droplets without having to precisely print crisp details in printing. Epson printers are used in the ink reservoir which is generally measured in dots per inch (DPI) is involved in photos and laser sharp text. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets...
... consistent ink droplets without having to precisely print crisp details in printing. Epson printers are used in the ink reservoir which is generally measured in dots per inch (DPI) is involved in photos and laser sharp text. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to primarily print photos with Epson papers. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Whether the customer is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the content, selected...
... all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to primarily print photos with Epson papers. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Whether the customer is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the content, selected...
Printer Basics
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... ColorLife are trademarks of Sony Corporation. DPOF™ is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, MicroWeave, PRINT Image Matching, and the PRINT Image Matching logo are for use of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. The information contained herein is a trademark. Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital...
... ColorLife are trademarks of Sony Corporation. DPOF™ is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson Photo Stickers, MicroWeave, PRINT Image Matching, and the PRINT Image Matching logo are for use of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. The information contained herein is a trademark. Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital...
Printer Basics
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... an External Device Viewing a Slide Show of Your Photos Copying Photos to Your Computer Removing a Memory Card Printing Without a Computer Printing Photos Viewing and Printing Photos Printing All the Photos on a Memory Card Printing a Range of Photos Printing Photos from a Specific Date Printing a Proof Sheet Choosing Print Settings Touching Up Your Photos Automatically Adjusting Your Photos Manually Adjusting Your Photos 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 14 15 15...
... an External Device Viewing a Slide Show of Your Photos Copying Photos to Your Computer Removing a Memory Card Printing Without a Computer Printing Photos Viewing and Printing Photos Printing All the Photos on a Memory Card Printing a Range of Photos Printing Photos from a Specific Date Printing a Proof Sheet Choosing Print Settings Touching Up Your Photos Automatically Adjusting Your Photos Manually Adjusting Your Photos 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 14 15 15...
Printer Basics
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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... select photos for printing. ■ Your printer also supports Bluetooth® technology (using an optional adapter) for sending prints wirelessly from your computer.) ■ A color LCD preview panel helps you connect a digital camera (supported models only) or an external storage device, such as an Iomega® Zip® drive or CD-R drive. Your Epson Stylus® Photo R340 can...
... select photos for printing. ■ Your printer also supports Bluetooth® technology (using an optional adapter) for sending prints wirelessly from your computer.) ■ A color LCD preview panel helps you connect a digital camera (supported models only) or an external storage device, such as an Iomega® Zip® drive or CD-R drive. Your Epson Stylus® Photo R340 can...
Printer Basics
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.... Tips contain additional hints for better printing. For basic printing without a computer ■ Printing with Windows or on your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Viewing Your On-Screen User's Guide Your printer CD-ROM includes an on -screen ...described below. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Viewing your on-screen User's Guide ■ Printing all types of photos without a computer, see your on -screen User's Guide.
.... Tips contain additional hints for better printing. For basic printing without a computer ■ Printing with Windows or on your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Viewing Your On-Screen User's Guide Your printer CD-ROM includes an on -screen ...described below. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Viewing your on-screen User's Guide ■ Printing all types of photos without a computer, see your on -screen User's Guide.
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... in the package. For instructions on -screen User's Guide. Storing Your Photos With proper care, photographs from your on loading special papers and envelopes in the printer, see your Epson Stylus Photo R340 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...
... in the package. For instructions on -screen User's Guide. Storing Your Photos With proper care, photographs from your on loading special papers and envelopes in the printer, see your Epson Stylus Photo R340 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...
Printer Basics
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...a Macintosh-formatted Zip disk or thumb drive, you 'll see an error message saying that the connected device cannot be used with the printer. 12 Accessing Photos Removing Memory Cards If your memory card. If it must be used . Otherwise, make sure the card light is connected to your computer...drive, AC or USB powered ■ Memory cards with PictBridge® or USB DP (USB Direct Print™) support ■ USB thumb drives (see http://support.epson.com for instructions on removing your printer is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of the slot. When it . If you ...
...a Macintosh-formatted Zip disk or thumb drive, you 'll see an error message saying that the connected device cannot be used with the printer. 12 Accessing Photos Removing Memory Cards If your memory card. If it must be used . Otherwise, make sure the card light is connected to your computer...drive, AC or USB powered ■ Memory cards with PictBridge® or USB DP (USB Direct Print™) support ■ USB thumb drives (see http://support.epson.com for instructions on removing your printer is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of the slot. When it . If you ...
Printer Basics
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if so, be read from the printer. Note: If you used the Stylus Photo R340 to use the one that you get from your camera or storage device to the EXT I/F USB port on the front of the printer. If you leave a card in folders (001, 002, etc.). When it like a memory card. Connecting External... a special USB cable; Turn on a Zip disk, CD, or another storage device (see page 17). Tip: When you connect a CD drive, you can also print photos from Picture CDs that came with the camera. 3. Follow these steps to open , then press OK to connect it . Use the u and d buttons on the...
if so, be read from the printer. Note: If you used the Stylus Photo R340 to use the one that you get from your camera or storage device to the EXT I/F USB port on the front of the printer. If you leave a card in folders (001, 002, etc.). When it like a memory card. Connecting External... a special USB cable; Turn on a Zip disk, CD, or another storage device (see page 17). Tip: When you connect a CD drive, you can also print photos from Picture CDs that came with the camera. 3. Follow these steps to open , then press OK to connect it . Use the u and d buttons on the...
Printer Basics
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... Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of the printer (see the "Start backup" message, press OK again to start the backup procedure. Make sure the printer is inserted in and turned on your memory card and reuse it without losing your computer). 3. You may take several minutes. All the photos ...card you want to a Zip disk, CD-R, DVD-R, or thumb drive. Depending on how many photos there are copied to your photos to back up is turned on the printer. 5. To print images saved on your external storage device, follow additional instructions on your computer (otherwise files on ...
... Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of the printer (see the "Start backup" message, press OK again to start the backup procedure. Make sure the printer is inserted in and turned on your memory card and reuse it without losing your computer). 3. You may take several minutes. All the photos ...card you want to a Zip disk, CD-R, DVD-R, or thumb drive. Depending on how many photos there are copied to your photos to back up is turned on the printer. 5. To print images saved on your external storage device, follow additional instructions on your computer (otherwise files on ...
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... the steps below , or you don't see a screen like the one on the right. Then remove your printer. 4. In Windows 98, Me, or 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. You can open , view, or print your desktop. Then click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device. ■ On a Macintosh, drag the memory... do not copy files to do one of the following: ■ In Windows Me or 2000, click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on your photos. Caution: Do not eject a card while the card light is flashing or without performing the steps described below to remove it straight out of the...
... the steps below , or you don't see a screen like the one on the right. Then remove your printer. 4. In Windows 98, Me, or 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. You can open , view, or print your desktop. Then click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device. ■ On a Macintosh, drag the memory... do not copy files to do one of the following: ■ In Windows Me or 2000, click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on your photos. Caution: Do not eject a card while the card light is flashing or without performing the steps described below to remove it straight out of the...
Printer Basics
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... your digital camera's memory card, choose print settings from the control panel, and press the x Start button. Printing Without a Computer Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you begin, make sure you load paper (see page 12). 17 If the printer is in Memory Card mode. Before you print, make sure the printer is in CD/DVD mode, press the...
... your digital camera's memory card, choose print settings from the control panel, and press the x Start button. Printing Without a Computer Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you begin, make sure you load paper (see page 12). 17 If the printer is in Memory Card mode. Before you print, make sure the printer is in CD/DVD mode, press the...
Printer Basics
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... and choose individual photos to choose View and Print Photos, then press OK. 2. Press l or r to print. 1. Press l or r to choose the photo you print all the photos on your photos. Printing All the Photos on a Memory Card The Print All Photos option lets you want to choose Print Range of copies. 4. Press the x Start button to print. 3. Printing a Range of Photos Choose and print a sequence of...
... and choose individual photos to choose View and Print Photos, then press OK. 2. Press l or r to print. 1. Press l or r to choose the photo you print all the photos on your photos. Printing All the Photos on a Memory Card The Print All Photos option lets you want to choose Print Range of copies. 4. Press the x Start button to print. 3. Printing a Range of Photos Choose and print a sequence of...
Printer Basics
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... step 2 for each date you have enough sheets of copies. 5. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Printing a Proof Sheet Print a proof sheet showing thumbnail images and photo numbers for printing. 4. Make sure you want to print all the photos taken on a specific date that are stored on your...
... step 2 for each date you have enough sheets of copies. 5. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Printing a Proof Sheet Print a proof sheet showing thumbnail images and photo numbers for printing. 4. Make sure you want to print all the photos taken on a specific date that are stored on your...
Printer Basics
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... paper type, size, and print layout, as described below : For this paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper...
... paper type, size, and print layout, as described below : For this paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper...
Printer Basics
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... entire image in your photos without using a computer. Touching Up Your Photos Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you don't see page 24). Press the Print Settings button. 2. Touching Up Your Photos 21 Prints 20 photos per sheet. twelve on each photo. (Good for printing larger-size index prints.) Prints a CD/DVD jewel case insert with one photo on the paper. Prints two photos per sheet; Note...
... entire image in your photos without using a computer. Touching Up Your Photos Your Epson Stylus Photo R340 lets you don't see page 24). Press the Print Settings button. 2. Touching Up Your Photos 21 Prints 20 photos per sheet. twelve on each photo. (Good for printing larger-size index prints.) Prints a CD/DVD jewel case insert with one photo on the paper. Prints two photos per sheet; Note...
Printer Basics
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... face lighting adjustment works best with faces that the person's face is automatically selected when your photos. data). ■ Exif: Uses your camera's Exif Print settings (this if you have a photo with a subject that is too dark because of a bright background (backlighting), PhotoEnhance™ ...improve the brightness levels so that take up a significant portion of the photo, and where both eyes are visible.) ■ None: Select this option is automatically selected when your pictures contain Exif Print data). ■ PhotoEnhance: Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of...
... face lighting adjustment works best with faces that the person's face is automatically selected when your photos. data). ■ Exif: Uses your camera's Exif Print settings (this if you have a photo with a subject that is too dark because of a bright background (backlighting), PhotoEnhance™ ...improve the brightness levels so that take up a significant portion of the photo, and where both eyes are visible.) ■ None: Select this option is automatically selected when your pictures contain Exif Print data). ■ PhotoEnhance: Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of...