Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... This technical brief provides detailed information on each component is on the following pages. Detailed information on 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 control...
.... This technical brief provides detailed information on each component is on the following pages. Detailed information on 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 control...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... thermal printers produce more color combinations and smoother color gradations. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and is an important factor in dots per inch (DPI) is ejected through the nozzle. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to produce ink droplets, and no heat is involved in other ink jet printers: Epson...
... thermal printers produce more color combinations and smoother color gradations. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and is an important factor in dots per inch (DPI) is ejected through the nozzle. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to produce ink droplets, and no heat is involved in other ink jet printers: Epson...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. 4. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed...
... designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. 4. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed...
Printer Basics
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... Introduction 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 ... a Mobile Phone 30 Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 31 Inserting a CD or DVD 32 Printing Memory Card Photos on a CD or DVD 34 Returning the Output Tray to the Paper Position 36 Printing a Jewel Case Insert 37 Printing From Your ...
... Introduction 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 ... a Mobile Phone 30 Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 31 Inserting a CD or DVD 32 Printing Memory Card Photos on a CD or DVD 34 Returning the Output Tray to the Paper Position 36 Printing a Jewel Case Insert 37 Printing From Your ...
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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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Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as you connect it on your Epson Stylus Photo R380. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your Windows® or ...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 your printer can do most of these things without ever turning on -screen...
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R380 as you connect it on your Epson Stylus Photo R380. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your Windows® or ...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 your printer can do most of these things without ever turning on -screen...
Printer Basics
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maintain the printer; You also see the Mode lights flash back and forth. Using the Printer's Control Panel View and print photos and videos on CD/DVDs Check ink status; adjust CD/DVD print position; backup photos; restore defaults; Press any button to 16 photos; 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; crop or zoom a photo Print on card Display 1 to reactivate the printer. 6 Introduction
maintain the printer; You also see the Mode lights flash back and forth. Using the Printer's Control Panel View and print photos and videos on CD/DVDs Check ink status; adjust CD/DVD print position; backup photos; restore defaults; Press any button to 16 photos; 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; crop or zoom a photo Print on card Display 1 to reactivate the printer. 6 Introduction
Printer Basics
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... of Epson papers and ordering information. 1. 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. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray extensions. Loading Paper 7 Open the paper support, then...
... of Epson papers and ordering information. 1. 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. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray extensions. Loading Paper 7 Open the paper support, then...
Printer Basics
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... paper in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for many years. The special Epson Claria™ inks designed for your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will last for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass...
... paper in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from your printer provide the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for many years. The special Epson Claria™ inks designed for your Epson Stylus Photo R380 will last for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass...
Printer Basics
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...Settings" on page 27 For instructions on copying memory card files between your printer and a computer or other device, or on printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device, see your on the printer and you print color photos directly from your digital camera's memory card; To print directly from your digital... camera, mobile phone, or PDA see page 28. 12 Printing From a Memory Card Printing From a Memory Card The R380 lets you 're ready to ...
...Settings" on page 27 For instructions on copying memory card files between your printer and a computer or other device, or on printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device, see your on the printer and you print color photos directly from your digital camera's memory card; To print directly from your digital... camera, mobile phone, or PDA see page 28. 12 Printing From a Memory Card Printing From a Memory Card The R380 lets you 're ready to ...
Printer Basics
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Compatible Cards and Image Formats 13 Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following types of cards with your printer: Top slot Bottom slot Slot Top slot Bottom slot Type of card xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card...8482;* MultiMediaCard SD™ Card SDHC Card miniSD™ Card* miniSDHC Card* microSD Card* microSDHC Card* CompactFlash® Microdrive™ * Adapter required The printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* JPEG, DOS FAT ...
Compatible Cards and Image Formats 13 Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following types of cards with your printer: Top slot Bottom slot Slot Top slot Bottom slot Type of card xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card...8482;* MultiMediaCard SD™ Card SDHC Card miniSD™ Card* miniSDHC Card* microSD Card* microSDHC Card* CompactFlash® Microdrive™ * Adapter required The printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* JPEG, DOS FAT ...
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Caution: If your card into the correct slot. When you insert it into the slot. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on . Close the memory card cover. Memory card access light 4. Inserting the Card 1. Open the memory card cover. Do not insert more than ...
Caution: If your card into the correct slot. When you insert it into the slot. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on . Close the memory card cover. Memory card access light 4. Inserting the Card 1. Open the memory card cover. Do not insert more than ...
Printer Basics
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... data on the desktop into the EXT. You can print directly from , then press OK. 4. If your photos are no memory cards in its memory card slots. Printing From a USB Flash Drive When your printer is connected to print from the drive. 1. I/F port on the card. Printing From a USB Flash Drive 15... Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the printer or unplug the USB cable when the memory card light is flashing; On a Macintosh, always drag the memory card icon on the card. Make sure...
... data on the desktop into the EXT. You can print directly from , then press OK. 4. If your photos are no memory cards in its memory card slots. Printing From a USB Flash Drive When your printer is connected to print from the drive. 1. I/F port on the card. Printing From a USB Flash Drive 15... Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the printer or unplug the USB cable when the memory card light is flashing; On a Macintosh, always drag the memory card icon on the card. Make sure...
Printer Basics
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...to step 5 on page 17. Then, skip to select View and Print, then press OK. Press the Memory Card mode button. 2. Printing Photos Before you begin, make sure the printer is in Memory Card mode and you want more than one copy, press the Copies + button again. 16 Printing From a Memory Card... When you see a photo you have inserted your camera's memory card in the appropriate card slot (see your first photo, with information as described ...
...to step 5 on page 17. Then, skip to select View and Print, then press OK. Press the Memory Card mode button. 2. Printing Photos Before you begin, make sure the printer is in Memory Card mode and you want more than one copy, press the Copies + button again. 16 Printing From a Memory Card... When you see a photo you have inserted your camera's memory card in the appropriate card slot (see your first photo, with information as described ...
Printer Basics
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...images from MOV, AVI, and MPG videos taken with your print settings (see page 14). 3. Press l or r to play, then press OK. The printer begins playing the video on one of the following Print Method settings, then press OK: ■ Print 1 frame: Prints an image of the scene you...9632; Print N frames: Prints thumbnail images of a range of paper). 6. Insert the memory card if it is lower than a photo you select (up to choose Play Movie and Print Photos, then press OK. 5. For the best results, choose the highest quality video setting supported by your camera model and settings. Press...
...images from MOV, AVI, and MPG videos taken with your print settings (see page 14). 3. Press l or r to play, then press OK. The printer begins playing the video on one of the following Print Method settings, then press OK: ■ Print 1 frame: Prints an image of the scene you...9632; Print N frames: Prints thumbnail images of a range of paper). 6. Insert the memory card if it is lower than a photo you select (up to choose Play Movie and Print Photos, then press OK. 5. For the best results, choose the highest quality video setting supported by your camera model and settings. Press...
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... if necessary. Press the Print Settings button. 2. Press d to select On, then press OK. 4. Touching Up Your Photos Your printer lets you correct the color and improve your photos without using a computer. First, select the photo or photos you want to print, then follow these steps: 1. Press the Print Settings button. 2. Press OK again, then press...
... if necessary. Press the Print Settings button. 2. Press d to select On, then press OK. 4. Touching Up Your Photos Your printer lets you correct the color and improve your photos without using a computer. First, select the photo or photos you want to print, then follow these steps: 1. Press the Print Settings button. 2. Press OK again, then press...
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...Back button to print (or view) as necessary (see a yellow frame around your photo. Press OK. Note: If you decide how your cropped photo. This allows you want to change them. Cropping Your Photos Your printer lets you need to rotate the box and select a vertical cropping area. You see ...page 27. 4. To reset all settings to the defaults, see a preview of the photo. ■ Press the Print...
...Back button to print (or view) as necessary (see a yellow frame around your photo. Press OK. Note: If you decide how your cropped photo. This allows you want to change them. Cropping Your Photos Your printer lets you need to rotate the box and select a vertical cropping area. You see ...page 27. 4. To reset all settings to the defaults, see a preview of the photo. ■ Press the Print...
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... the print area, you can turn automatic cropping off fit to fill the sheet of your photo edges are cut off Restoring Default Settings Follow these steps to return all the printer settings to Frame If your photo is automatically cropped. To turn off or on: Cropped area Fit to fit inside the...
... the print area, you can turn automatic cropping off fit to fill the sheet of your photo edges are cut off Restoring Default Settings Follow these steps to return all the printer settings to Frame If your photo is automatically cropped. To turn off or on: Cropped area Fit to fit inside the...
Printer Basics
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...change them, so you only need to set them wirelessly. ■ Using the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, you can also print wirelessly from a Bluetooth-enabled PDA, mobile phone, or computer. Make sure the printer is PictBridge- Load enough sheets for the number of paper you want, press OK. Press... sized between 80 × 80 pixels and 9200 × 9200 pixels. 1. compatible, you can connect it directly to your printer and print your photos. ■ If your mobile phone, PDA, or other portable device. ■ If your camera or mobile phone is turned on -screen User's ...
...change them, so you only need to set them wirelessly. ■ Using the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, you can also print wirelessly from a Bluetooth-enabled PDA, mobile phone, or computer. Make sure the printer is PictBridge- Load enough sheets for the number of paper you want, press OK. Press... sized between 80 × 80 pixels and 9200 × 9200 pixels. 1. compatible, you can connect it directly to your printer and print your photos. ■ If your mobile phone, PDA, or other portable device. ■ If your camera or mobile phone is turned on -screen User's ...
Printer Basics
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... Note: If your camera is displayed on the front of any necessary settings, and print your camera. You can print TIFF files from your photos. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your camera or phone. 6. I/F) port on the LCD screen: 8. Use your camera or phone to select the... and your digital camera settings, some of paper type, size, and layout may not be reflected in the printed output. Depending on your printer. Printing From a PictBridge Camera or Phone 29 Connect the USB cable that came with PictBridge or USB Direct Print, you see a message saying...
... Note: If your camera is displayed on the front of any necessary settings, and print your camera. You can print TIFF files from your photos. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your camera or phone. 6. I/F) port on the LCD screen: 8. Use your camera or phone to select the... and your digital camera settings, some of paper type, size, and layout may not be reflected in the printed output. Depending on your printer. Printing From a PictBridge Camera or Phone 29 Connect the USB cable that came with PictBridge or USB Direct Print, you see a message saying...