Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of Epson America, Inc. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color...
... with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of Epson America, Inc. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color...
Printer Basics
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Maintaining Your Printer 48 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 48 Cleaning the Print Head 49 Aligning the Print Head 50 Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Solving Problems 57 LCD Screen Messages 57 Problems and Solutions 59 Where To Get Help 62 Notices 63 Index 69 4
Maintaining Your Printer 48 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 48 Cleaning the Print Head 49 Aligning the Print Head 50 Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Solving Problems 57 LCD Screen Messages 57 Problems and Solutions 59 Where To Get Help 62 Notices 63 Index 69 4
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.... 4. Press the x Start button. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Make sure the printer is turned on page 51 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your ink is expended, follow the instructions in this chapter... for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see page 53 to replace a cartridge.) 2. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality or your printouts are faint or have light or dark band running through them, some of the...
.... 4. Press the x Start button. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Make sure the printer is turned on page 51 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your ink is expended, follow the instructions in this chapter... for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see page 53 to replace a cartridge.) 2. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality or your printouts are faint or have light or dark band running through them, some of the...
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... 6. If there are gaps in progress, or you may need to replace a cartridge.) 2. see page 53 to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Make sure your printout, you need to see if the print head needs cleaning. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on page 48. The... Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer is turned on but not printing, and the ink is not low in any cartridges. (If ink is in the pattern, clean the print head as described on -screen User's Guide for ...
... 6. If there are gaps in progress, or you may need to replace a cartridge.) 2. see page 53 to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Make sure your printout, you need to see if the print head needs cleaning. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on page 48. The... Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer is turned on but not printing, and the ink is not low in any cartridges. (If ink is in the pattern, clean the print head as described on -screen User's Guide for ...
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... replace it if printouts don't look their best. Press OK. 10. Replacing Ink Cartridges When you see a screen showing the status of the cartridges: The cartridges are done checking the ink cartridge status, press OK. When your ink starts getting low, make sure you are done...select the next pattern, then repeat steps 7 through 9. 11. 7. When you have replacement cartridges available. You can replace the cartridge even if the ink is most even, with low or expended ink cartridges, you print with no noticeable streaks or lines. 8. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning...
... replace it if printouts don't look their best. Press OK. 10. Replacing Ink Cartridges When you see a screen showing the status of the cartridges: The cartridges are done checking the ink cartridge status, press OK. When your ink starts getting low, make sure you are done...select the next pattern, then repeat steps 7 through 9. 11. 7. When you have replacement cartridges available. You can replace the cartridge even if the ink is most even, with low or expended ink cartridges, you print with no noticeable streaks or lines. 8. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning...
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... may use a 77 magenta cartridge, for each color in your printer. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of cartridge sizes. (If you've installed a 78 black cartridge, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 52 Maintaining Your Printer sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can...
... may use a 77 magenta cartridge, for each color in your printer. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of cartridge sizes. (If you've installed a 78 black cartridge, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 52 Maintaining Your Printer sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can...
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Press u or d to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you are vacuum packed to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press OK. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on, the CD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is expended, the LCD screen indicates...
Press u or d to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you are vacuum packed to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press OK. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on, the CD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is expended, the LCD screen indicates...
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...hooks on the side of the cartridge. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 5. This can damage the ink cartridge. 54 Maintaining Your Printer Warning: If ink gets on... the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it straight out. Do not ...
...hooks on the side of the cartridge. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 5. This can damage the ink cartridge. 54 Maintaining Your Printer Warning: If ink gets on... the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it straight out. Do not ...
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... from the bottom of the cartridge; Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. otherwise, print quality may decline or you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, ...and then reinstall it ; Do not remove the transparent seal from the cartridge before you install it . 6. otherwise, ink will leak. 7....
... from the bottom of the cartridge; Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. otherwise, print quality may decline or you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, ...and then reinstall it ; Do not remove the transparent seal from the cartridge before you install it . 6. otherwise, ink will leak. 7....
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... head cleaning, self-cleaning (performed when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is charging or you remove a cartridge that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. 9. Before printing, replace the expended cartridge. The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute. If you 'll...
... head cleaning, self-cleaning (performed when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is charging or you remove a cartridge that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. 9. Before printing, replace the expended cartridge. The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute. If you 'll...
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... on the LCD screen and trying the recommended solutions. Contact your computer desktop for details. Contact Epson as described on page 62. See your documentation. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Solution Paper may be blocking movement of the packing material. See page 53 for more detailed help...make sure you still see this error message, contact Epson as described on page 62. Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. If you 've removed all of the print head. Turn off the printer, then lift up the printer cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign ...
... on the LCD screen and trying the recommended solutions. Contact your computer desktop for details. Contact Epson as described on page 62. See your documentation. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Solution Paper may be blocking movement of the packing material. See page 53 for more detailed help...make sure you still see this error message, contact Epson as described on page 62. Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. If you 've removed all of the print head. Turn off the printer, then lift up the printer cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign ...
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... any button to back up photos on a USB storage device, the printer will recognize only the photos in the printer. If you are in JPEG or uncompressed TIFF format and taken with the left edge guide against the right edge with a DCF-compliant camera. Also make sure the ink cartridges are correct for about 2 minutes...
... any button to back up photos on a USB storage device, the printer will recognize only the photos in the printer. If you are in JPEG or uncompressed TIFF format and taken with the left edge guide against the right edge with a DCF-compliant camera. Also make sure the ink cartridges are correct for about 2 minutes...
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...corrected. Run a nozzle check as described on CDs or DVDs, push in your printer software (see page 44). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 44) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 51 for paper, then pull out the front tray extensions. Problems...of some photographs, not all images can deliver ink properly. Note: Automatic photo correction is not tilted or placed on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If you're using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with special paper...
...corrected. Run a nozzle check as described on CDs or DVDs, push in your printer software (see page 44). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 44) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 51 for paper, then pull out the front tray extensions. Problems...of some photographs, not all images can deliver ink properly. Note: Automatic photo correction is not tilted or placed on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If you're using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with special paper...
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... room around the printer for sufficient ventilation....printer near a radiator or heating vent or in your printer...printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the printer...printer is at an angle. ■ Do not spill liquid on the printer. ■ Except as specifically explained in direct sunlight. ■ Place the printer...Do not place the printer near a wall outlet ...extension cord with the printer. Notices Important Safety ...printer, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer...
... room around the printer for sufficient ventilation....printer near a radiator or heating vent or in your printer...printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the printer...printer is at an angle. ■ Do not spill liquid on the printer. ■ Except as specifically explained in direct sunlight. ■ Place the printer...Do not place the printer near a wall outlet ...extension cord with the printer. Notices Important Safety ...printer, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer...
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...be removed and reinserted freely. If it gets in the same environment as the printer. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD panel is damaged, contact Epson as described on this ink cartridge retains a variety of children and do not drink the ink. ■ Be...crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 64 Notices If ink gets on your eyes, flush them...
...be removed and reinserted freely. If it gets in the same environment as the printer. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD panel is damaged, contact Epson as described on this ink cartridge retains a variety of children and do not drink the ink. ■ Be...crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 64 Notices If ink gets on your eyes, flush them...
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...a period of one . 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. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or ... this product for parts or labor. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is needed...
...a period of one . 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. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or ... this product for parts or labor. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is needed...
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...Camera connecting to printer, 29 printing from, 28 to 29 Cancelling printing with a computer, 41, 44 without a computer, 17 Cartridges, replacing, 51 to 56 CD Jacket setting, 37 CD-R/RW drive, backing up photos, 46 to ...Cleaning print head, 49 to 50 Color management, turning off, 40, 43 ColorSync, 43 Contrast, 25 Control panel, 6 Cropping, 26 to 27 D Date printing, 22, 23 printing photos by, 18 Declaration of Conformity,...11 DPOF, 20 DVDs, see also CDs E Enhancing photos, 25 Epson Help, 62 ink, 52, 62 paper, 10 to 11, 62 Epson Print CD, 31 Exif Print, 25 Expansion, borderless printing, 27 Index...
...Camera connecting to printer, 29 printing from, 28 to 29 Cancelling printing with a computer, 41, 44 without a computer, 17 Cartridges, replacing, 51 to 56 CD Jacket setting, 37 CD-R/RW drive, backing up photos, 46 to ...Cleaning print head, 49 to 50 Color management, turning off, 40, 43 ColorSync, 43 Contrast, 25 Control panel, 6 Cropping, 26 to 27 D Date printing, 22, 23 printing photos by, 18 Declaration of Conformity,...11 DPOF, 20 DVDs, see also CDs E Enhancing photos, 25 Epson Help, 62 ink, 52, 62 paper, 10 to 11, 62 Epson Print CD, 31 Exif Print, 25 Expansion, borderless printing, 27 Index...
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...position, 32 paper position, 36 H Help, Epson, 62 I Image formats, 13 Image quality problems, 61 Image quality settings, 25 Infrared printing, 30 Ink cartridges replacing, 51 to 56 safety instructions, 64 ... screen messages, 57 to 58 safety instructions, 64 Loading paper, 7 to 9 70 Index M Macintosh color management settings, 43 page layout settings, 41, 42 printing from, 41 to 44 Media Type setting,...printing from, 28 to 30 Mode button, 6 N Noise problems, 59 Nozzle check, 48 to 49 P Paper Epson, 10, 21 feeding problems, 60 loading, 7 to 9 special types, 10 storing prints, 11 Paper Type ...
...position, 32 paper position, 36 H Help, Epson, 62 I Image formats, 13 Image quality problems, 61 Image quality settings, 25 Infrared printing, 30 Ink cartridges replacing, 51 to 56 safety instructions, 64 ... screen messages, 57 to 58 safety instructions, 64 Loading paper, 7 to 9 70 Index M Macintosh color management settings, 43 page layout settings, 41, 42 printing from, 41 to 44 Media Type setting,...printing from, 28 to 30 Mode button, 6 N Noise problems, 59 Nozzle check, 48 to 49 P Paper Epson, 10, 21 feeding problems, 60 loading, 7 to 9 special types, 10 storing prints, 11 Paper Type ...
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...Replacing ink cartridges, 51 to 56 Resetting default settings, 27 S Safety instructions, 63 to 64 Saturation, 25 Screen error messages, 57 to 58 problems, 59 safety instructions, 64 using, 6 Sepia, 25 Setup button, 6 Sharpness, 25 Sizing photos, 26 to 27 Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 62 Epson Print CD..., 31 Stop/Clear Settings button, 6 Stopping printing, 17, 41, 44 Storing prints, 11 T Technical support, 62 Touching up photos, 24 to 26 Troubleshooting, 59 to 61 Type setting, ...
...Replacing ink cartridges, 51 to 56 Resetting default settings, 27 S Safety instructions, 63 to 64 Saturation, 25 Screen error messages, 57 to 58 problems, 59 safety instructions, 64 using, 6 Sepia, 25 Setup button, 6 Sharpness, 25 Sizing photos, 26 to 27 Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 62 Epson Print CD..., 31 Stop/Clear Settings button, 6 Stopping printing, 17, 41, 44 Storing prints, 11 T Technical support, 62 Touching up photos, 24 to 26 Troubleshooting, 59 to 61 Type setting, ...
Product Information Guide
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... ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Don't use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts ...Cartridges Epson® offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. For example, you can install a standard size magenta cartridge (part number 78) and a high-capacity black cartridge (part number 77). sales) or www.epson...
... ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Don't use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts ...Cartridges Epson® offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. For example, you can install a standard size magenta cartridge (part number 78) and a high-capacity black cartridge (part number 77). sales) or www.epson...