Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..." • Large ink droplets are used in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to have fast print speeds without increasing the number of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Resistor Ink Bubble Nozzle...
..." • Large ink droplets are used in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to have fast print speeds without increasing the number of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Resistor Ink Bubble Nozzle...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for the job. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used with Epson printers there are designed in conjunction with stellar image quality...
... trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is most efficient pattern for the job. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used with Epson printers there are designed in conjunction with stellar image quality...
Basics Guide
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... you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo RX580 all-in faded photos ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera, mobile phone, or PDA ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo ■ Back up your photos to a USB flash drive or CD ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how...
... you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo RX580 all-in faded photos ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera, mobile phone, or PDA ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo ■ Back up your photos to a USB flash drive or CD ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how...
Basics Guide
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... size or type of special Epson papers for more than one sheet, press d, then press r and select your settings, even after you want . 6. If you want to copy on 4 × 6-inch Premium Photo Paper Glossy. ■ If you want to cancel copying, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. If you want more information. ■ The RX580 remembers your layout. Press the x Start button to copy photos (using default settings) is being printed; You can copy...
... size or type of special Epson papers for more than one sheet, press d, then press r and select your settings, even after you want . 6. If you want to copy on 4 × 6-inch Premium Photo Paper Glossy. ■ If you want to cancel copying, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. If you want more information. ■ The RX580 remembers your layout. Press the x Start button to copy photos (using default settings) is being printed; You can copy...
Basics Guide
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... -screen User's Guide. See these sections: ■ "Compatible Cards and Image Formats" on page 21 ■ "Inserting the Card" on page 22 ■ "Printing From a USB Flash Drive" on page 23 ■ "Viewing Photos" on page 24 ■ "Printing Photos" on page 25 ■ "Printing an Index Sheet to print. To print directly from your on the RX580 and you print color photos directly from your images are automatically corrected. You can also crop your photos, manually adjust the...
... -screen User's Guide. See these sections: ■ "Compatible Cards and Image Formats" on page 21 ■ "Inserting the Card" on page 22 ■ "Printing From a USB Flash Drive" on page 23 ■ "Viewing Photos" on page 24 ■ "Printing Photos" on page 25 ■ "Printing an Index Sheet to print. To print directly from your on the RX580 and you print color photos directly from your images are automatically corrected. You can also crop your photos, manually adjust the...
Basics Guide
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...-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Double-sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Select this Paper Type setting PremGlossy UltraGlossy Photo Paper Plain Paper Matte 4. The settings you choose will apply to choose Paper Type. 3. Press r to all your selected photos, and the RX580 will save your settings, even after you loaded, then press OK. Press the x Print Settings button. 2.
...-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Double-sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Select this Paper Type setting PremGlossy UltraGlossy Photo Paper Plain Paper Matte 4. The settings you choose will apply to choose Paper Type. 3. Press r to all your selected photos, and the RX580 will save your settings, even after you loaded, then press OK. Press the x Print Settings button. 2.
Basics Guide
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...Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of these steps: 1. To reset all settings to all selected photos until you change it. 3. Press OK again, then press the x Start button to the automatic ones, follow these options, then press r. ■ Color Effect: choose Off, Sepia (for an old-fashioned brown effect) or B&W (for black and white printing... for CD/DVD printing; To make manual adjustments in effect and apply to the defaults, see page 40. Manually Adjusting Your Photos First, select the photo or photos you don't want to the defaults, see page 40. 4. Press d...
...Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of these steps: 1. To reset all settings to all selected photos until you change it. 3. Press OK again, then press the x Start button to the automatic ones, follow these options, then press r. ■ Color Effect: choose Off, Sepia (for an old-fashioned brown effect) or B&W (for black and white printing... for CD/DVD printing; To make manual adjustments in effect and apply to the defaults, see page 40. Manually Adjusting Your Photos First, select the photo or photos you don't want to the defaults, see page 40. 4. Press d...
Basics Guide
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If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 in the dock on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. For more information on selected papers, you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. You see a screen like this setting. Printing From a Macintosh 61 Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. To...
If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 in the dock on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. For more information on selected papers, you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. You see a screen like this setting. Printing From a Macintosh 61 Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. To...
Basics Guide
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... of control over your scanned image: ■ Full Auto Mode: Scans quickly and easily using automatic settings. You can restore faded colors by clicking the Customize button. ■ Home Mode: Previews your image and provides automatic image adjustments, cropping tools, and preset options for progressive levels of tools. You can use your RX580 to scan a photo or document, and save it on your computer or memory card, or e-mail it to Your Computer The Epson Scan software...
... of control over your scanned image: ■ Full Auto Mode: Scans quickly and easily using automatic settings. You can restore faded colors by clicking the Customize button. ■ Home Mode: Previews your image and provides automatic image adjustments, cropping tools, and preset options for progressive levels of tools. You can use your RX580 to scan a photo or document, and save it on your computer or memory card, or e-mail it to Your Computer The Epson Scan software...
Basics Guide
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... your memory card correctly. Check the card or disk, then try again. Also make sure you turn off the RX580, or it on page 82. Message Cannot recognize the device. A problem occurred while formatting. An error occurred while saving. Cannot create a folder on . Backup Error Error code XXXXXXXX Solution Make sure you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Try cleaning the print head again. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson...
... your memory card correctly. Check the card or disk, then try again. Also make sure you turn off the RX580, or it on page 82. Message Cannot recognize the device. A problem occurred while formatting. An error occurred while saving. Cannot create a folder on . Backup Error Error code XXXXXXXX Solution Make sure you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Try cleaning the print head again. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson...
Basics Guide
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... the best print quality, use a small amount of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 62). ■ Try selecting Best as the Quality setting. ■ If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off, try turning off the Fit Frame setting. Remove sheets from the output tray as...
... the best print quality, use a small amount of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 62). ■ Try selecting Best as the Quality setting. ■ If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off, try turning off the Fit Frame setting. Remove sheets from the output tray as...
Basics Guide
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... of your printer to Epson or its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or useradded boards or components. Using this product for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be identified or reproduced, you . This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added...
... of your printer to Epson or its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or useradded boards or components. Using this product for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be identified or reproduced, you . This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added...
Basics Guide
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... Memory Card button, 6, 24 Messages, error, 78 to 79 Mobile phone, printing from, 41 to 44 Mode button, 6 Modes, scanning, 63 N Noise problems, 79 Nozzle check, 69 to 70 O Originals, placing on glass, 12 to 13, 52 P Paper Epson, 10, 28 feeding problems, 80 loading, 7 to 9 special types, 10 storing prints, 11 Paper Type setting control panel, 28 Macintosh and Windows, 62 PDA, printing from, 43 to 44 PDF, scanning to, 66 Phone connecting to printer, 42 printing from, 41 to 44 Photo greeting cards...
... Memory Card button, 6, 24 Messages, error, 78 to 79 Mobile phone, printing from, 41 to 44 Mode button, 6 Modes, scanning, 63 N Noise problems, 79 Nozzle check, 69 to 70 O Originals, placing on glass, 12 to 13, 52 P Paper Epson, 10, 28 feeding problems, 80 loading, 7 to 9 special types, 10 storing prints, 11 Paper Type setting control panel, 28 Macintosh and Windows, 62 PDA, printing from, 43 to 44 PDF, scanning to, 66 Phone connecting to printer, 42 printing from, 41 to 44 Photo greeting cards...
Basics Guide
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Problems copying, 80 error messages, 78 to 79 image quality, 81 noise, 79 paper feeding, 80 print quality, 81 printing, 80 screen, 80 Q Quality setting, 29 R Red eyes, removing, 34 Replacing ink cartridges, 71 to 76 Resetting default settings, 40 Restoring color, 18 to 19, 63 S Safety instructions, 83 to 84 Saturation, 35 Scanning, 63 to 66 Screen error messages, 78 to 79 problems, 80 safety instructions, 84 using, 6 Sepia, 35 Setup button, 6 Sharpness, 35 Sizing photos, 17, 36 to 37 Software ArcSoft...
Problems copying, 80 error messages, 78 to 79 image quality, 81 noise, 79 paper feeding, 80 print quality, 81 printing, 80 screen, 80 Q Quality setting, 29 R Red eyes, removing, 34 Replacing ink cartridges, 71 to 76 Resetting default settings, 40 Restoring color, 18 to 19, 63 S Safety instructions, 83 to 84 Saturation, 35 Scanning, 63 to 66 Screen error messages, 78 to 79 problems, 80 safety instructions, 84 using, 6 Sepia, 35 Setup button, 6 Sharpness, 35 Sizing photos, 17, 36 to 37 Software ArcSoft...
Product Information Guide
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... SD™ Memory Card SDHC Memory Card miniSD™ card* miniSDHC card* microSD card* microSDHC card* CompactFlash® Microdrive™ Envelopes * User-supplied adapter required 4 - Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Humidity (without condensation) Operation 20 to 80% RH Storage 5 to 85% RH Interfaces USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class for computers), based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0; 480Mbps USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mass Storage Class for external storage devices) Bluetooth® Ver. 2.0+EDR (option) IrDA Ver...
... SD™ Memory Card SDHC Memory Card miniSD™ card* miniSDHC card* microSD card* microSDHC card* CompactFlash® Microdrive™ Envelopes * User-supplied adapter required 4 - Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Humidity (without condensation) Operation 20 to 80% RH Storage 5 to 85% RH Interfaces USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class for computers), based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0; 480Mbps USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mass Storage Class for external storage devices) Bluetooth® Ver. 2.0+EDR (option) IrDA Ver...
Product Information Guide
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... copy photos: Borderless prints, automatically sized to restore the color in color or black and white, using plain paper or a variety of Epson papers for special projects. 1. Press the Copy mode button. 4. Note: If you want to choose Color or B&W. 5. The easiest way to copy photos (using default settings) is scanned, you turn off . 7. Load your document on the glass as described on page 5. Press d to start copying. Layout Setting for Copying Border Copies your printed Basics Guide for more than one of copies. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Copying Documents...
... copy photos: Borderless prints, automatically sized to restore the color in color or black and white, using plain paper or a variety of Epson papers for special projects. 1. Press the Copy mode button. 4. Note: If you want to choose Color or B&W. 5. The easiest way to copy photos (using default settings) is scanned, you turn off . 7. Load your document on the glass as described on page 5. Press d to start copying. Layout Setting for Copying Border Copies your printed Basics Guide for more than one of copies. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Copying Documents...
Product Information Guide
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...: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for more information. Make sure your image is turned on and several sheets of letter-size plain paper are loaded. 2. Press the Copy button. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 10. If too much of the paper you use your computer, the Epson Print CD software makes it onto the CD or DVD, or you can either scan a photo (or other printed image) and copy it easy to print...
...: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for more information. Make sure your image is turned on and several sheets of letter-size plain paper are loaded. 2. Press the Copy button. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 10. If too much of the paper you use your computer, the Epson Print CD software makes it onto the CD or DVD, or you can either scan a photo (or other printed image) and copy it easy to print...
Product Information Guide
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... photos on the card. Press the Memory Card mode button. 3. you print color photos directly from your digital camera's memory card; If you want to display a list of Epson papers and the corresponding Paper Types. 10. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the RX580 while the memory card access light is turned on the card. Note: See "Selecting the Paper Type Setting When You Print or Copy Without a Computer" on page 8 for each additional photo you want more than one card at a time...
... photos on the card. Press the Memory Card mode button. 3. you print color photos directly from your digital camera's memory card; If you want to display a list of Epson papers and the corresponding Paper Types. 10. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the RX580 while the memory card access light is turned on the card. Note: See "Selecting the Paper Type Setting When You Print or Copy Without a Computer" on page 8 for each additional photo you want more than one card at a time...
Product Information Guide
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... a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. ❏ Using the buttons on the LCD screen, print an index sheet, or use your camera's DPOF function (if supported by directly connecting a PictBridge- or USB DIRECT-PRINT™-compatible digital camera or mobile phone, or a data storage device such as a USB flash drive. Using the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, you may need to replace it is low or expended. You see a message on -screen User's Guide. Checking the Ink Supply To check the ink...
... a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge. ❏ Using the buttons on the LCD screen, print an index sheet, or use your camera's DPOF function (if supported by directly connecting a PictBridge- or USB DIRECT-PRINT™-compatible digital camera or mobile phone, or a data storage device such as a USB flash drive. Using the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, you may need to replace it is low or expended. You see a message on -screen User's Guide. Checking the Ink Supply To check the ink...
Product Information Guide
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.... Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 To ensure copy quality, after ink charging is finished, press the y Stop/ Clear Settings button to clean the nozzles. Checking the Print Head Nozzles 1. Press the x Start button. 7. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the steps in progress. Cleaning the Print Head 1. The message "Print head cleaning in "Cleaning the Print Head" below to cancel the job that the print head needs to select Maintenance...
.... Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 To ensure copy quality, after ink charging is finished, press the y Stop/ Clear Settings button to clean the nozzles. Checking the Print Head Nozzles 1. Press the x Start button. 7. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the steps in progress. Cleaning the Print Head 1. The message "Print head cleaning in "Cleaning the Print Head" below to cancel the job that the print head needs to select Maintenance...
