Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 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 control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of core technologies used in Epson printers and all-in...
... 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 control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of core technologies used in Epson printers and all-in...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... misting. The size and number of print head nozzles Page 2 Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. Resistor Ink Bubble Nozzle Droplet Some thermal printers produce more inconsistent droplets with more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations...
... misting. The size and number of print head nozzles Page 2 Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. Resistor Ink Bubble Nozzle Droplet Some thermal printers produce more inconsistent droplets with more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Specifications subject to meet every printing need. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief...
.... ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Specifications subject to meet every printing need. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief...
Printer Basics
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...Notice All rights reserved. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Claria, PRINT Image Matching, the PRINT Image Matching logo, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are for any and all rights in those circumstances may be trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Epson is a trademark of copyrighted ...of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to be as broad as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. No part of Epson America, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick ...
...Notice All rights reserved. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, Claria, PRINT Image Matching, the PRINT Image Matching logo, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are for any and all rights in those circumstances may be trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Epson is a trademark of copyrighted ...of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to be as broad as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. No part of Epson America, Inc. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick ...
Printer Basics
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... 5 Using the Printer's Control Panel 6 Loading Paper 7 Using Special Papers 10 Printing From a Memory Card 12 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 13 Inserting the Card 14 Printing From a USB Flash Drive 15 Viewing Photos 16 Printing Photos 16 Touching Up Your Photos 24 Cropping Your Photos 26 Restoring Default Settings 27 Printing From a Camera or Phone 28 Printing From a PictBridge...
... 5 Using the Printer's Control Panel 6 Loading Paper 7 Using Special Papers 10 Printing From a Memory Card 12 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 13 Inserting the Card 14 Printing From a USB Flash Drive 15 Viewing Photos 16 Printing Photos 16 Touching Up Your Photos 24 Cropping Your Photos 26 Restoring Default Settings 27 Printing From a Camera or Phone 28 Printing From a PictBridge...
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
Printer Basics
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... ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera or mobile phone ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Backup your photos ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions...
... ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera or mobile phone ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Backup your photos ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions...
Printer Basics
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backup photos; restore defaults; cancel settings To save energy, the screen goes dark after the printer has been idle for a while. make PictBridge® or Bluetooth® settings Stop printing; You also see the Mode lights flash back and forth. Press any button to 16 photos; adjust CD/DVD print position; Using the Printer's Control Panel View and print photos and videos on CD/DVDs Check ink status; maintain the printer; crop or zoom a photo Print on card Display 1 to reactivate the printer. 6 Introduction
backup photos; restore defaults; cancel settings To save energy, the screen goes dark after the printer has been idle for a while. make PictBridge® or Bluetooth® settings Stop printing; You also see the Mode lights flash back and forth. Press any button to 16 photos; adjust CD/DVD print position; Using the Printer's Control Panel View and print photos and videos on CD/DVDs Check ink status; maintain the printer; crop or zoom a photo Print on card Display 1 to reactivate the printer. 6 Introduction
Printer Basics
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... up the extension. 2. Loading Paper 7 If you select the correct paper for your printer. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray extensions. However, for the best results, use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for a list of paper you choose affects the way ...your printout looks, so make sure you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. For example, photos look great printed on Epson® Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Loading Paper ...
... up the extension. 2. Loading Paper 7 If you select the correct paper for your printer. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray extensions. However, for the best results, use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for a list of paper you choose affects the way ...your printout looks, so make sure you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. For example, photos look great printed on Epson® Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Loading Paper ...
Printer Basics
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... number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that will last for your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect...
... number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for prints that will last for your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect...
Printer Basics
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... the printer and you print color photos directly from a Bluetooth-enabled device, see page 28. 12 Printing From a Memory Card You can follow the same steps to print. You can also crop your photos, manually adjust the brightness and contrast, and correct red eyes-all without using your digital camera's memory card; Printing From a Memory Card The R380 lets...
... the printer and you print color photos directly from a Bluetooth-enabled device, see page 28. 12 Printing From a Memory Card You can follow the same steps to print. You can also crop your photos, manually adjust the brightness and contrast, and correct red eyes-all without using your digital camera's memory card; Printing From a Memory Card The R380 lets...
Printer Basics
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... than one card at a time, and do not force the card into the correct slot. Make sure the printer is turned on . Otherwise, the card may get stuck in any of its slot. 14 Printing From a Memory Card Memory card access light 4. Caution: If your card into the slot. 3. See page 16...
... than one card at a time, and do not force the card into the correct slot. Make sure the printer is turned on . Otherwise, the card may get stuck in any of its slot. 14 Printing From a Memory Card Memory card access light 4. Caution: If your card into the slot. 3. See page 16...
Printer Basics
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...a USB Flash Drive 15 Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the printer while the memory card access light is turned on, and there are saved on a USB flash drive, you can view and print your photos are no memory cards in its memory card slots. On a Macintosh, always drag the... memory card icon on the desktop into the EXT. Make sure the printer is flashing; Note: If a memory card is flashing; I/F port on the card. Printing From a USB Flash Drive When your photos the same way as from the drive. 1. Plug the flash drive directly into the trash to...
...a USB Flash Drive 15 Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the printer while the memory card access light is turned on, and there are saved on a USB flash drive, you can view and print your photos are no memory cards in its memory card slots. On a Macintosh, always drag the... memory card icon on the desktop into the EXT. Make sure the printer is flashing; Note: If a memory card is flashing; I/F port on the card. Printing From a USB Flash Drive When your photos the same way as from the drive. 1. Plug the flash drive directly into the trash to...
Printer Basics
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... u or d. ■ If you see your photos, or display sixteen photos at a time, press the Display/Crop button again. 3. When you see page 13). Printing Photos Before you begin, make sure the printer is in the appropriate card slot (see a photo you want to view a slide show of your ...first photo, with information as described above. 1. Press l or r to choose the photo you want to print, press OK. Press OK to...
... u or d. ■ If you see your photos, or display sixteen photos at a time, press the Display/Crop button again. 3. When you see page 13). Printing Photos Before you begin, make sure the printer is in the appropriate card slot (see a photo you want to view a slide show of your ...first photo, with information as described above. 1. Press l or r to choose the photo you want to print, press OK. Press OK to...
Printer Basics
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... your memory card at once. Printing All the Photos on a Memory Card You can print all the photos on 4 × 6 Premium Photo Paper Glossy, skip to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. Press the Print Settings button and choose your print settings (see page 21), then press OK. 4. Printing Photos 17 Press the Print Settings button and choose your...
... your memory card at once. Printing All the Photos on a Memory Card You can print all the photos on 4 × 6 Premium Photo Paper Glossy, skip to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. Press the Print Settings button and choose your print settings (see page 21), then press OK. 4. Printing Photos 17 Press the Print Settings button and choose your...
Printer Basics
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... Load paper as described on your selection, press r again. 3. Before you start, make sure you print all the photos on a specific date. If you selected, press l or r. To view the photos taken on the dates you want to cancel your memory card that you don't want to display a ...Press u or d to highlight a date, then press r to deselect it . Repeat step 2 for printing, then press OK. 4. Press the Print Settings button and choose your photos. Press the x Start button to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. Note: If you want more than one copy of your ...
... Load paper as described on your selection, press r again. 3. Before you start, make sure you print all the photos on a specific date. If you selected, press l or r. To view the photos taken on the dates you want to cancel your memory card that you don't want to display a ...Press u or d to highlight a date, then press r to deselect it . Repeat step 2 for printing, then press OK. 4. Press the Print Settings button and choose your photos. Press the x Start button to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. Note: If you want more than one copy of your ...
Printer Basics
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...few minutes. Press r to cancel printing more sheets, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. The printer begins playing the video on your digital camera. 4. Press the x Start button to choose Play Movie and Print Photos, then press OK. 5. If you view and print images from MOV, AVI, and... MPG videos taken with your camera model and settings. Printing Photos 19 For the...
...few minutes. Press r to cancel printing more sheets, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. The printer begins playing the video on your digital camera. 4. Press the x Start button to choose Play Movie and Print Photos, then press OK. 5. If you view and print images from MOV, AVI, and... MPG videos taken with your camera model and settings. Printing Photos 19 For the...
Printer Basics
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...it . Press the x Start button to print one of the following: ■ Print 1 frame: When you see the scene you want to print, press OK. ■ Print N frames: When you see the last scene in the print settings. 11. Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos If your memory card or storage device, ... to pause or restart the video, and press the Display/Crop button to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. While the movie is turned on page 14. Press the Print Settings button and choose your photos. You see page 21), then press OK. Note: Depending on page 7. 2....
...it . Press the x Start button to print one of the following: ■ Print 1 frame: When you see the scene you want to print, press OK. ■ Print N frames: When you see the last scene in the print settings. 11. Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos If your memory card or storage device, ... to pause or restart the video, and press the Display/Crop button to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. While the movie is turned on page 14. Press the Print Settings button and choose your photos. You see page 21), then press OK. Note: Depending on page 7. 2....
Printer Basics
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... instructions. 5. Press the Print Settings button and select settings as described below : For this paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight...
... instructions. 5. Press the Print Settings button and select settings as described below : For this paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight...
Printer Basics
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... as necessary. Press u or d to select Draft, Standard, or Best, then press OK. Prints two photos per sheet. 4-up Prints four photos per sheet. 8-up Prints eight photos per sheet with the photo number and date for all paper types and sizes. Press d to highlight Layout. 7. Borderless...on 4 x 6 paper) Prints nine wallet-size copies of your photo on letter-size paper). If you don't see page 27). 8. Border Prints one of paper (available only on one photo per sheet, along with borders around the edges; Photo ID Wallet 2-up Prints 20 photos per sheet, borderless; Press...
... as necessary. Press u or d to select Draft, Standard, or Best, then press OK. Prints two photos per sheet. 4-up Prints four photos per sheet. 8-up Prints eight photos per sheet with the photo number and date for all paper types and sizes. Press d to highlight Layout. 7. Borderless...on 4 x 6 paper) Prints nine wallet-size copies of your photo on letter-size paper). If you don't see page 27). 8. Border Prints one of paper (available only on one photo per sheet, along with borders around the edges; Photo ID Wallet 2-up Prints 20 photos per sheet, borderless; Press...