Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..." • Large ink droplets are used in achieving print quality. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of nozzles on the print head. 1. Thermal technologies Heat method: Heat produces a vapor bubble in the ink...
..." • Large ink droplets are used in achieving print quality. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of nozzles on the print head. 1. Thermal technologies Heat method: Heat produces a vapor bubble in the ink...
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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... the Print Head" on page 49 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on but not printing, and the ink is not low in any cartridges. (If 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; Maintaining Your Printer...
... the Print Head" on page 49 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on but not printing, and the ink is not low in any cartridges. (If 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; Maintaining Your Printer...
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...to see if the print head needs cleaning. Make sure your printer is turned on the LCD screen. Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is not low in the pattern, the print head doesn't need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; This unclogs the ...nozzles so they can also check the nozzles with software when connected to replace a cartridge.) 2. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 7. The printer prints a test pattern like the one on page 48 to be cleaned. 1. Note: You can deliver ink properly. see page ...
...to see if the print head needs cleaning. Make sure your printer is turned on the LCD screen. Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is not low in the pattern, the print head doesn't need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; This unclogs the ...nozzles so they can also check the nozzles with software when connected to replace a cartridge.) 2. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 7. The printer prints a test pattern like the one on page 48 to be cleaned. 1. Note: You can deliver ink properly. see page ...
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.... You can also turn the printer off and wait at least once a month to print a few pages at least 6 hours or overnight. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you do not use your printer often, it is a good idea to maintain good print quality. If there are no ...gaps in the pattern, press x Start to align the print head. Note: Make sure the front tray is ...
.... You can also turn the printer off and wait at least once a month to print a few pages at least 6 hours or overnight. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you do not use your printer often, it is a good idea to maintain good print quality. If there are no ...gaps in the pattern, press x Start to align the print head. Note: Make sure the front tray is ...
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... Status, then press OK. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you may need to the previous screen. Press l or r to select the next...screen. Press the Back button to return to replace it if printouts don't look their best. When you print with no noticeable streaks or lines. 8. 7. Note: When a cartridge is most even, with low ...or expended ink cartridges, you are done, press OK. You cannot print if a cartridge is not low. Press r, then press u or d to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press...
... Status, then press OK. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you may need to the previous screen. Press l or r to select the next...screen. Press the Back button to return to replace it if printouts don't look their best. When you print with no noticeable streaks or lines. 8. 7. Note: When a cartridge is most even, with low ...or expended ink cartridges, you are done, press OK. You cannot print if a cartridge is not low. Press r, then press u or d to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press...
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...ink remaining in the print head nozzles may cause damage to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press OK. 3. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: Never attempt to replace. Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Open the printer cover, then open ... covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Press OK. Other products may dry out. Caution: Do not open the cartridge cover. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you copy or print. Make sure the printer is turned on, the CD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is low, the LCD screen ...
...ink remaining in the print head nozzles may cause damage to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press OK. 3. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: Never attempt to replace. Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Open the printer cover, then open ... covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Press OK. Other products may dry out. Caution: Do not open the cartridge cover. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you copy or print. Make sure the printer is turned on, the CD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is low, the LCD screen ...
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... cartridge. 54 Maintaining Your Printer Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to print. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge and lift it carefully. 4. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and...
... cartridge. 54 Maintaining Your Printer Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to print. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge and lift it carefully. 4. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and...
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... cover and press it until it . Note: You cannot continue printing with IC chips that is consumed each cartridge. The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute. Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning (performed when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is...
... cover and press it until it . Note: You cannot continue printing with IC chips that is consumed each cartridge. The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute. Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning (performed when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is...
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...detailed help. If you 've removed all of the print head. See your documentation. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Also, make sure you still see this error message, contact Epson as described on your dealer to print with Bluetooth. Solving Problems You can also check "... and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Solving Problems 57 The document is saturated. Contact Epson as described on page 62 LCD Screen Messages Message A printer error has occurred. See these sections: ■ "LCD Screen Messages" (below) ■ "Problems and Solutions"...
...detailed help. If you 've removed all of the print head. See your documentation. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Also, make sure you still see this error message, contact Epson as described on your dealer to print with Bluetooth. Solving Problems You can also check "... and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Solving Problems 57 The document is saturated. Contact Epson as described on page 62 LCD Screen Messages Message A printer error has occurred. See these sections: ■ "LCD Screen Messages" (below) ■ "Problems and Solutions"...
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...to see whether there is a problem with the card or disk, then try again. Cannot create a folder on page 62. 58 Solving Problems Print head cleaning failed. Make sure you 've inserted the memory card or storage disk correctly. Retry the procedure. Make a note of the error code ...Save cancelled. If you connected a USB storage device, make sure you've inserted the disk correctly. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on the memory card or disk. Cannot recognize the device. Try cleaning the print head again. If the error reoccurs, there may be...
...to see whether there is a problem with the card or disk, then try again. Cannot create a folder on page 62. 58 Solving Problems Print head cleaning failed. Make sure you 've inserted the memory card or storage disk correctly. Retry the procedure. Make a note of the error code ...Save cancelled. If you connected a USB storage device, make sure you've inserted the disk correctly. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on the memory card or disk. Cannot recognize the device. Try cleaning the print head again. If the error reoccurs, there may be...
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... guide against the right edge with a DCF-compliant camera. Noise Problems ■ The first time you are using. ■ If part of your photos on the screen, make sure they are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is closed completely. Wait a moment, then turn it may charge improperly... format and taken with the left side. Then press the button for more information. Screen Problems ■ If the printer is turned on and the screen is positioned against its print head for about 2 minutes. See page 27 for the feature you want to use excess ink the next time you '...
... guide against the right edge with a DCF-compliant camera. Noise Problems ■ The first time you are using. ■ If part of your photos on the screen, make sure they are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is closed completely. Wait a moment, then turn it may charge improperly... format and taken with the left side. Then press the button for more information. Screen Problems ■ If the printer is turned on and the screen is positioned against its print head for about 2 minutes. See page 27 for the feature you want to use excess ink the next time you '...
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..., then set the lever to align the print head. Also check if you're using Windows and see page 51 for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If you're using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. However, due to the...printer software (see page 44). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 44) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. Run a nozzle check as they are too faint, you may be corrected. See page 50 for paper, then pull out the front tray extensions. Note: Automatic photo...
..., then set the lever to align the print head. Also check if you're using Windows and see page 51 for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If you're using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. However, due to the...printer software (see page 44). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 44) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. Run a nozzle check as they are too faint, you may be corrected. See page 50 for paper, then pull out the front tray extensions. Note: Automatic photo...
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... liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD panel is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. there may prevent the printer from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; If the liquid crystal solution gets...print head and may be removed and reinserted freely. 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. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is damaged, contact Epson as the printer...
... liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD panel is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. there may prevent the printer from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; If the liquid crystal solution gets...print head and may be removed and reinserted freely. 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. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is damaged, contact Epson as the printer...
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Index A Accessories, 62 Adjusting photo quality, 24 to 26 Aligning print head, 50 to 51 All photos, printing, 17 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 62 B Backing up photos, 46 to 47 Black & White, 25 Borderless expansion, 27 Brightness, 25 Buttons, 6 C 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...
Index A Accessories, 62 Adjusting photo quality, 24 to 26 Aligning print head, 50 to 51 All photos, printing, 17 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 62 B Backing up photos, 46 to 47 Black & White, 25 Borderless expansion, 27 Brightness, 25 Buttons, 6 C 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...
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...sizing, 26 to 27 storing, 11 viewing and printing, 16 to 17 PictBridge, 28 Premium photo papers, 10 Print head aligning, 50 to 51 cleaning, 49 to 50 Print quality problems, 61 Print settings, 21 to 26 Printing adjusting CD/DVD position, 35 all photos, 17 cancelling, 41, 44 from a camera, ... 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, Windows, ...
...sizing, 26 to 27 storing, 11 viewing and printing, 16 to 17 PictBridge, 28 Premium photo papers, 10 Print head aligning, 50 to 51 cleaning, 49 to 50 Print quality problems, 61 Print settings, 21 to 26 Printing adjusting CD/DVD position, 35 all photos, 17 cancelling, 41, 44 from a camera, ... 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, Windows, ...
Product Information Guide
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...cancelled. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Loading Guidelines You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. The document is a problem with the card or device. Cannot recognize the Make sure you 've removed all of the print head. If...whether there is too complex to 120 sheets of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5 Backup Error Error code XXXXXXXX A problem occurred and the backup procedure was cancelled. printer is a problem with Bluetooth. Data error. Operation cancelled. Check to replace...
...cancelled. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Paper Loading Guidelines You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the error messages on the LCD screen. The document is a problem with the card or device. Cannot recognize the Make sure you 've removed all of the print head. If...whether there is too complex to 120 sheets of the error code and contact Epson. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 5 Backup Error Error code XXXXXXXX A problem occurred and the backup procedure was cancelled. printer is a problem with Bluetooth. Data error. Operation cancelled. Check to replace...
Product Information Guide
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...results, use the Epson Print CD program (included on ; Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R380 (Macintosh) is turned on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to create and print a design with...print position or color, see your printer not covered by pushing up the tray lever. Click Print. Then press the Start button to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. 3. When a cartridge is printing; see your Printer... the printer is installed in the print head nozzles may need to replace it in your design and loaded a CD or DVD, follow these steps to print: 1....
...results, use the Epson Print CD program (included on ; Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R380 Series (Windows) or Stylus Photo R380 (Macintosh) is turned on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to create and print a design with...print position or color, see your printer not covered by pushing up the tray lever. Click Print. Then press the Start button to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. 3. When a cartridge is printing; see your Printer... the printer is installed in the print head nozzles may need to replace it in your design and loaded a CD or DVD, follow these steps to print: 1....
Product Information Guide
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... straight out. Remove the new cartridge from the cartridge before continuing with water. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to print. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Dispose of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it carefully. If you have...
... straight out. Remove the new cartridge from the cartridge before continuing with water. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to print. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Dispose of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it carefully. If you have...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 9 Press u or d to the Maintenance menu. Before you notice light or dark bands across your printout or colors are displayed on the LCD screen. Before you see if the print head needs cleaning. Checking the Print Head Nozzles Follow the steps below . Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean the print head only when print... to check the print head nozzles using the printer's control panel. Epson Stylus Photo R380 9. Caution: Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. Caution: If you need to maintain good print quality. See your...
...Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 9 Press u or d to the Maintenance menu. Before you notice light or dark bands across your printout or colors are displayed on the LCD screen. Before you see if the print head needs cleaning. Checking the Print Head Nozzles Follow the steps below . Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean the print head only when print... to check the print head nozzles using the printer's control panel. Epson Stylus Photo R380 9. Caution: Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. Caution: If you need to maintain good print quality. See your...