Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., Inc. Whether the customer is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to produce their optimal print quality using...
..., Inc. Whether the customer is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to produce their optimal print quality using...
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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..., then press OK. 5. see page 51 to check ink levels, or see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. Press the Setup button. 4. Press l or r to replace a cartridge.) 2. Press the x Start button. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality or your ...Ink Cartridges" on but not printing, and the ink is highlighted, then press OK. 6. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Make sure Nozzle Check is not low in the print head may be cleaned: 48 Maintaining Your Printer...
..., then press OK. 5. see page 51 to check ink levels, or see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. Press the Setup button. 4. Press l or r to replace a cartridge.) 2. Press the x Start button. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality or your ...Ink Cartridges" on but not printing, and the ink is highlighted, then press OK. 6. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Make sure Nozzle Check is not low in the print head may be cleaned: 48 Maintaining Your Printer...
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.... Run a nozzle check as described below. see page 51 to replace a cartridge.) 2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on page 48. Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is low, you may need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts...
.... Run a nozzle check as described below. see page 51 to replace a cartridge.) 2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on page 48. Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is low, you may need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts...
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...and aligning the print head, you may need to be replaced. When your ink starts getting low, make sure you are done, press OK. Replacing Ink Cartridges When you print with no noticeable streaks or lines. 8. Checking Ink Cartridge Status 1. Press l or r to the previous screen. See page 53 ... to replace it if printouts don't look their best. Press the Back button to return to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. Look at pattern #1 and find the square that square. 9. Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Press d to select the next pattern, then repeat steps 7 through 9. 11. Press the ...
...and aligning the print head, you may need to be replaced. When your ink starts getting low, make sure you are done, press OK. Replacing Ink Cartridges When you print with no noticeable streaks or lines. 8. Checking Ink Cartridge Status 1. Press l or r to the previous screen. See page 53 ... to replace it if printouts don't look their best. Press the Back button to return to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. Look at pattern #1 and find the square that square. 9. Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Press d to select the next pattern, then repeat steps 7 through 9. 11. Press the ...
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... 77 magenta cartridge, for each color in your printer. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 52 Maintaining Your Printer You can ...still use any combination of installing them and before the expiration date on the package. Or you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for example.) Try the high capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Use these Epson ink cartridges...
... 77 magenta cartridge, for each color in your printer. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 52 Maintaining Your Printer You can ...still use any combination of installing them and before the expiration date on the package. Or you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for example.) Try the high capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Use these Epson ink cartridges...
Printer Basics
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... is expended, the LCD screen indicates which cartridge(s) you need to the replacement position. Replacing Ink Cartridges 53 Other products may dry out. Press OK. Press u or d to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement...
... is expended, the LCD screen indicates which cartridge(s) you need to the replacement position. Replacing Ink Cartridges 53 Other products may dry out. Press OK. Press u or d to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement...
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... to break the hooks on the side of the cartridge and lift it carefully. This can damage the ink cartridge. 54 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Be careful not to print. 4. Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge when you remove it . Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 5. If discomfort...
... to break the hooks on the side of the cartridge and lift it carefully. This can damage the ink cartridge. 54 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Be careful not to print. 4. Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge when you remove it . Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 5. If discomfort...
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...yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge; Do not remove the transparent seal from the cartridge before you may not be replaced. If 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 clicks into the holder and push it down until it . Replacing Ink Cartridges 55 otherwise, ink will leak. 7. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 8. ...
...yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge; Do not remove the transparent seal from the cartridge before you may not be replaced. If 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 clicks into the holder and push it down until it . Replacing Ink Cartridges 55 otherwise, ink will leak. 7. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 8. ...
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... cleaning, self-cleaning (performed when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is charging or you cannot reuse it clicks into place. 10. The printer begins charging ink. Caution: Never turn off the printer while ink is installed). 56 Maintaining Your Printer The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute. Cartridges are usable even if they are...
... cleaning, self-cleaning (performed when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is charging or you cannot reuse it clicks into place. 10. The printer begins charging ink. Caution: Never turn off the printer while ink is installed). 56 Maintaining Your Printer The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute. Cartridges are usable even if they are...
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... details. See your Bluetooth device's documentation. Turn off the printer, then lift up the printer cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Waste ink pad in the printer is too complex to replace it. Contact Epson as described on page 62. See your documentation. Solving Problems...
... details. See your Bluetooth device's documentation. Turn off the printer, then lift up the printer cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Waste ink pad in the printer is too complex to replace it. Contact Epson as described on page 62. See your documentation. Solving Problems...
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... to use excess ink the next time you turn off the printer, or it on. ■ Turn off the printer, then make sure the ink cartridges are using your paper is loaded short edge first and is black, press any button to back up photos on a USB storage device, the printer will recognize only... the photos in JPEG or uncompressed ...
... to use excess ink the next time you turn off the printer, or it on. ■ Turn off the printer, then make sure the ink cartridges are using your paper is loaded short edge first and is black, press any button to back up photos on a USB storage device, the printer will recognize only... the photos in JPEG or uncompressed ...
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...page 48 to see wrong or missing colors, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is on page 49. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. see page 51 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be corrected. If you are ...print quality, try turning off PhotoEnhance. Note: Automatic photo correction is not tilted or placed 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). ■ Set the tray ...
...page 48 to see wrong or missing colors, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is on page 49. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. see page 51 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be corrected. If you are ...print quality, try turning off PhotoEnhance. Note: Automatic photo correction is not tilted or placed 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). ■ Set the tray ...
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... each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is damaged, contact Epson as described on this ink cartridge retains a variety of children and do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from ...water. there may prevent the printer from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of cartridge related-information such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge touches. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print ...
... each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is damaged, contact Epson as described on this ink cartridge retains a variety of children and do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from ...water. there may prevent the printer from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of cartridge related-information such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge touches. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print ...
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...warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from such use ; The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be made freight.... This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you to send your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period, ...
...warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from such use ; The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be made freight.... This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you to send your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period, ...
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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 Inserting... 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,... 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 Inserting... 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,... 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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... R Red eyes, removing, 24 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...
... R Red eyes, removing, 24 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...
Product Information Guide
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...) 77 (T077520) 77 (T077620) Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover Control panel Memory card slots (under cover) Front cover Tray...
...) 77 (T077520) 77 (T077620) Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge beyond the expiration date on the package. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 1 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printer Parts Paper support Edge guide External interface (PictBridge port) Infrared port Sheet feeder Printer cover Control panel Memory card slots (under cover) Front cover Tray...
Product Information Guide
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...21.2 inches (538 mm) Height: 11.2 inches (285 mm) 15.8 lb (7.15 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Dimensions (W ×...;C) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) 2 - Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Epson Media Paper name* Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Size...
...21.2 inches (538 mm) Height: 11.2 inches (285 mm) 15.8 lb (7.15 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Dimensions (W ×...;C) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) 2 - Epson Stylus Photo R380 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 Epson Media Paper name* Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Size...
Product Information Guide
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...ink pad in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try again. printer is under the tabs on the left edge guide. Data error. Make a note of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380.... It's often brighter or whiter than the other foreign objects. Turn off the printer, then lift up . Cannot recognize ink Make sure the ink cartridges are installed cartridges. This error occurs when the transmitting device does not send data properly. Cannot recognize...
...ink pad in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try again. printer is under the tabs on the left edge guide. Data error. Make a note of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380.... It's often brighter or whiter than the other foreign objects. Turn off the printer, then lift up . Cannot recognize ink Make sure the ink cartridges are installed cartridges. This error occurs when the transmitting device does not send data properly. Cannot recognize...