Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Specifications subject to the page, based on the same page. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the...
..., AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Specifications subject to the page, based on the same page. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the...
Basics Guide
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Printing on CDs and DVDs 45 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 45 Inserting a CD or DVD 46 Printing Photos on a CD or DVD 48 Copying onto a CD/DVD 51 Returning the Front Tray to the Paper Position 54 Printing a CD/DVD Jewel Case Insert ... Document 63 Scanning to Your Computer 63 Scanning to a Memory Card 66 Backing Up Your Photos 67 Maintaining Your RX580 69 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 69 Cleaning the Print Head 70 Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning the Print Head 77 Solving Problems 78 Error Messages 78 Problems and Solutions 79 Where To Get...
Printing on CDs and DVDs 45 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 45 Inserting a CD or DVD 46 Printing Photos on a CD or DVD 48 Copying onto a CD/DVD 51 Returning the Front Tray to the Paper Position 54 Printing a CD/DVD Jewel Case Insert ... Document 63 Scanning to Your Computer 63 Scanning to a Memory Card 66 Backing Up Your Photos 67 Maintaining Your RX580 69 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 69 Cleaning the Print Head 70 Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning the Print Head 77 Solving Problems 78 Error Messages 78 Problems and Solutions 79 Where To Get...
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... "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 70 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on but not printing. 2. Load letter-size plain paper. 3. Maintaining Your RX580 If you notice a decline in print quality or your ink is turned on page 77 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If... your printouts are faint or have light or dark lines running through them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged. Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is expended, follow the ...
... "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 70 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on but not printing. 2. Load letter-size plain paper. 3. Maintaining Your RX580 If you notice a decline in print quality or your ink is turned on page 77 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If... your printouts are faint or have light or dark lines running through them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged. Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is expended, follow the ...
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...you need to begin cleaning the print head. 70 Maintaining Your RX580 Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; see if the print head needs...Head Cleaning, then press OK. 6. Press the Setup button. 4. Press the x Start button to be cleaned. 1. If there are no gaps in any cartridges. (If ink is low, you may need to be cleaned: 7. Load a few sheets of letter-size plain paper. 3. 6. Press the x Start button. Note: You...
...you need to begin cleaning the print head. 70 Maintaining Your RX580 Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; see if the print head needs...Head Cleaning, then press OK. 6. Press the Setup button. 4. Press the x Start button to be cleaned. 1. If there are no gaps in any cartridges. (If ink is low, you may need to be cleaned: 7. Load a few sheets of letter-size plain paper. 3. 6. Press the x Start button. Note: You...
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... more than six months, you do not use your RX580 often, it if printouts don't look their best. Press the Setup button. 2. If there are no gaps in progress, or you can replace the cartridge even if the ink is low or needs to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. When cleaning finishes, press...
... more than six months, you do not use your RX580 often, it if printouts don't look their best. Press the Setup button. 2. If there are no gaps in progress, or you can replace the cartridge even if the ink is low or needs to select Ink Cartridge Status, then press OK. When cleaning finishes, press...
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... cannot print if a cartridge is expended. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of cartridge sizes. (For example, if you've installed a 78 black cartridge, you want to replace the ink cartridge, press l or r to the previous screen. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for instructions. 3. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 72 Maintaining Your RX580 Color Black Cyan Magenta...
... cannot print if a cartridge is expended. Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of cartridge sizes. (For example, if you've installed a 78 black cartridge, you want to replace the ink cartridge, press l or r to the previous screen. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for instructions. 3. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 72 Maintaining Your RX580 Color Black Cyan Magenta...
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...EPSON (800-463-7766). Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you are vacuum packed to install the ink. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you have a new ink cartridge before you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. 1. If an ink cartridge is low, the RX580...steps in one session. Other products may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the RX580 is turned on, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is closed...
...EPSON (800-463-7766). Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you are vacuum packed to install the ink. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you have a new ink cartridge before you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. 1. If an ink cartridge is low, the RX580...steps in one session. Other products may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the RX580 is turned on, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is closed...
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... the back of the cartridge. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. This can damage the ink cartridge. 74 Maintaining Your RX580 If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. 4. If the cartridge is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill...
... the back of the cartridge. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. This can damage the ink cartridge. 74 Maintaining Your RX580 If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing the old cartridge. 4. If the cartridge is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill...
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...Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the ink cartridge. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to be replaced. Replace any other cartridges that need to print. Replacing Ink Cartridges 75 If you install it; otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of... holder and push it down until it . Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the cartridge; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may become unusable.
...Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the ink cartridge. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to be replaced. Replace any other cartridges that need to print. Replacing Ink Cartridges 75 If you install it; otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of... holder and push it down until it . Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the cartridge; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may become unusable.
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... on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is charging or you remove a cartridge that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the RX580 while ink is installed). 76 Maintaining Your RX580 The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with...
... on), and ink charging (when an ink cartridge is charging or you remove a cartridge that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the RX580 while ink is installed). 76 Maintaining Your RX580 The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with...
Basics Guide
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...See page 73 for your infrared device. 78 Solving Problems You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. Contact your dealer to print with Bluetooth. The document cannot be blocking movement of the packing ... in the printer is too complex to replace it back on. Then turn it . Contact Epson as described on page 82. See the documentation for details. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. The document is saturated. Solving Problems You can also check page 79 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or ...
...See page 73 for your infrared device. 78 Solving Problems You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. Contact your dealer to print with Bluetooth. The document cannot be blocking movement of the packing ... in the printer is too complex to replace it back on. Then turn it . Contact Epson as described on page 82. See the documentation for details. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. The document is saturated. Solving Problems You can also check page 79 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or ...
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... card or disk. Insert a new memory card or storage disk and try again. Also make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is a problem with your RX580. Wait a moment, then turn it on page 82. Problems and Solutions 79 Message Cannot recognize the device...below if you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Check the card or disk, then try again. Save cancelled. Retry the procedure. Make a note of the error code and contact Epson as described on . ■ Turn off the RX580, or it may ...
... card or disk. Insert a new memory card or storage disk and try again. Also make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is a problem with your RX580. Wait a moment, then turn it on page 82. Problems and Solutions 79 Message Cannot recognize the device...below if you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Check the card or disk, then try again. Save cancelled. Retry the procedure. Make a note of the error code and contact Epson as described on . ■ Turn off the RX580, or it may ...
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...If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off the Fit Frame setting. see page 71 for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If a dotted line appears in the image, clean the document table glass with a ...■ If part of your printouts or they are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 62) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. See page 77 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to align the print head. See page 37 for more information....
...If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off the Fit Frame setting. see page 71 for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If a dotted line appears in the image, clean the document table glass with a ...■ If part of your printouts or they are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 62) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. See page 77 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to align the print head. See page 37 for more information....
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... dehydrate the print head and may prevent the RX580 from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from staining items that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson as described on its side, or turn...
... dehydrate the print head and may prevent the RX580 from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from staining items that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson as described on its side, or turn...
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... warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be properly maintained or fail to Epson within five (5) working days of...Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this warranty. This warranty does not cover damage to refurbished or reconditioned products. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR Notices 87 This warranty does not cover any color...
... warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be properly maintained or fail to Epson within five (5) working days of...Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this warranty. This warranty does not cover damage to refurbished or reconditioned products. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR Notices 87 This warranty does not cover any color...
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...CD/DVD position, 47 paper position, 54 G Greeting cards, 38 to 40 H Help, Epson, 82 90 Index I Image formats, 21 Image quality problems, 81 Index sheet printing, 31 selecting photos, 32 to 33 Infrared printing, 43 to 44 Ink cartridges replacing, 71 to 76 safety instructions, 84 Inserting CD/DVD, 46 to 48 memory... 44 J Jewel case insert, 55 L Layout CD/DVD, 49, 55 Fit Frame, 37 for copies, 16 selecting, 28 to 29 Loading paper, 7 to 9 M Macintosh color management settings, 60 page layout settings, 59, 60 printing from, 59 to 61 starting Epson Scan, 64 Maintenance, 69 to 77 Media Type setting, 62
...CD/DVD position, 47 paper position, 54 G Greeting cards, 38 to 40 H Help, Epson, 82 90 Index I Image formats, 21 Image quality problems, 81 Index sheet printing, 31 selecting photos, 32 to 33 Infrared printing, 43 to 44 Ink cartridges replacing, 71 to 76 safety instructions, 84 Inserting CD/DVD, 46 to 48 memory... 44 J Jewel case insert, 55 L Layout CD/DVD, 49, 55 Fit Frame, 37 for copies, 16 selecting, 28 to 29 Loading paper, 7 to 9 M Macintosh color management settings, 60 page layout settings, 59, 60 printing from, 59 to 61 starting Epson Scan, 64 Maintenance, 69 to 77 Media Type setting, 62
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...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 ...setting, Windows, 57, 62 U Ultra Premium photo papers, 10 USB device backing up photos, 67 to 68 printing from, 23 to 24 V Viewing photos, 24 W Warranty, 86 to 88 Windows color management settings, 58 Paper Type setting, 62 printing with, 56 to 58 starting Epson Scan, 64 Type setting, 57 Z Zip ...
...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 ...setting, Windows, 57, 62 U Ultra Premium photo papers, 10 USB device backing up photos, 67 to 68 printing from, 23 to 24 V Viewing photos, 24 W Warranty, 86 to 88 Windows color management settings, 58 Paper Type setting, 62 printing with, 56 to 58 starting Epson Scan, 64 Type setting, 57 Z Zip ...
Product Information Guide
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... tray extensions Epson Stylus Photo RX580 AC inlet USB port Document table EXT. play a slide show of photos on CD/DVDs; print from an index sheet; make PictBridge or Bluetooth® settings Print on card Display 1 or 9 photos; I/F USB port (for PictBridge® or Infrared port USB storage devices) Memory card slots Scanner unit Cartridge cover CD...
... tray extensions Epson Stylus Photo RX580 AC inlet USB port Document table EXT. play a slide show of photos on CD/DVDs; print from an index sheet; make PictBridge or Bluetooth® settings Print on card Display 1 or 9 photos; I/F USB port (for PictBridge® or Infrared port USB storage devices) Memory card slots Scanner unit Cartridge cover CD...
Product Information Guide
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... do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your RX580 not covered by location 2 - sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity Cyan High-Capacity Magenta High-Capacity Yellow High-Capacity Light Cyan High-...
... do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your RX580 not covered by location 2 - sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity Cyan High-Capacity Magenta High-Capacity Yellow High-Capacity Light Cyan High-...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Product Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Ink Configuration Six individual ink cartridges in 1 dpi increments) Scanning speed 1200 dpi B/W: Approximately 10 msec per line 1200 dpi Color: Approximately 28 msec per line Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) Light source RGB three color... at 104 °F (40 °C) Freezing temperature* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C) 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - 3
...Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Product Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Ink Configuration Six individual ink cartridges in 1 dpi increments) Scanning speed 1200 dpi B/W: Approximately 10 msec per line 1200 dpi Color: Approximately 28 msec per line Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) Light source RGB three color... at 104 °F (40 °C) Freezing temperature* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C) 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - 3
