Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... are present and used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the Ink Solutions document. 5. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to the page, based on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are speci...
... are present and used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the Ink Solutions document. 5. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to the page, based on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are speci...
Product Information Guide
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...software program. You can select other font and pitch combinations using the Default Setting mode. c Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may vary. Total print volume: 75,000 pages (A4, text) Dimensions:...select the printer's installed fonts is when your printer that is 30 sheets. Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 3 EPSON Stylus 1500 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020062): Color Black Print capacity* 1900 pages (A4 paper; text) Cartridge life* 2 years from production date and up to 6 months after opening...
...software program. You can select other font and pitch combinations using the Default Setting mode. c Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may vary. Total print volume: 75,000 pages (A4, text) Dimensions:...select the printer's installed fonts is when your printer that is 30 sheets. Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 3 EPSON Stylus 1500 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020062): Color Black Print capacity* 1900 pages (A4 paper; text) Cartridge life* 2 years from production date and up to 6 months after opening...
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...is turned on ∗ The printer receives an INIT signal from your print job. Data On when data remains in the data buffer. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 4 1/96 Ink Jet Printers However, ESC @ does not initialize the printer mechanism, clear the input data buffer, or clear the user-defined character set ....erases any text in printer memory or when printing a self test or demonstration page. Flashes rapidly if there is empty. Flashes while the ink cartridge is low on . Paper Out On when the printer runs out of -form position Page length Left and right margins Line spacing Default...
...is turned on ∗ The printer receives an INIT signal from your print job. Data On when data remains in the data buffer. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 4 1/96 Ink Jet Printers However, ESC @ does not initialize the printer mechanism, clear the input data buffer, or clear the user-defined character set ....erases any text in printer memory or when printing a self test or demonstration page. Flashes rapidly if there is empty. Flashes while the ink cartridge is low on . Paper Out On when the printer runs out of -form position Page length Left and right margins Line spacing Default...
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EPSON Stylus 1500 Economy On when economy printing mode is selected. Condensed On ...Setting mode) Enters the printer's Default Setting mode; Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 5 In this button until the combination of lights indicates the font of -form position. See "Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge." Hold it again to the printer (hex dump...loading position or tear-off the printer. Press the Alt button again to return the carriage to the color ink cartridge replacement position. see the next section for about five seconds to move the carriage to its home position. ...
EPSON Stylus 1500 Economy On when economy printing mode is selected. Condensed On ...Setting mode) Enters the printer's Default Setting mode; Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 5 In this button until the combination of lights indicates the font of -form position. See "Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge." Hold it again to the printer (hex dump...loading position or tear-off the printer. Press the Alt button again to return the carriage to the color ink cartridge replacement position. see the next section for about five seconds to move the carriage to its home position. ...
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... paper, advances the paper perforation to the single-sheet position. w Warning: The ink cartridge is unidirectional. EPSON Stylus 1500 Skip over the perforations of the cartridge with soap and water. Save all protective materials packed around and inside your printer's black ink cartridge. When the cartridge is turned on the next. Otherwise labels may not be transported in a printed...
... paper, advances the paper perforation to the single-sheet position. w Warning: The ink cartridge is unidirectional. EPSON Stylus 1500 Skip over the perforations of the cartridge with soap and water. Save all protective materials packed around and inside your printer's black ink cartridge. When the cartridge is turned on the next. Otherwise labels may not be transported in a printed...
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... the print head unit back to use , ink will not leak from the cartridge holder. 2. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 8 1/96 Ink Jet Printers Also, never remove the ink cartridge while ink is flashing. Do not push down until just before you need to replace ink cartridges, be sure to its home position. Installing the Color Ink Cartridge Follow the steps in this light is...
... the print head unit back to use , ink will not leak from the cartridge holder. 2. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 8 1/96 Ink Jet Printers Also, never remove the ink cartridge while ink is flashing. Do not push down until just before you need to replace ink cartridges, be sure to its home position. Installing the Color Ink Cartridge Follow the steps in this light is...
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... Windows 3.1, you installed the color ink cartridge, the self test prints in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it proceeds. In the File menu, select Run. You see the Run dialog box. 5. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 10 1/96 Ink Jet Printers While holding down the... buttons a few moments, the installation program creates the EPSON program group in step 12.) 2. You may also need to measure the page length...
... Windows 3.1, you installed the color ink cartridge, the self test prints in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it proceeds. In the File menu, select Run. You see the Run dialog box. 5. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 10 1/96 Ink Jet Printers While holding down the... buttons a few moments, the installation program creates the EPSON program group in step 12.) 2. You may also need to measure the page length...
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... carriage returns to remove the empty black ink cartridge and install a new one of it as described above. 8. The cartridge rises partially out of the ink compartment. EPSON Stylus 1500 To clean the color print head: 1. Press the Pause button to print without a cartridge installed can continue printing with the black ink cartridge by the printer and you to monochrome...
... carriage returns to remove the empty black ink cartridge and install a new one of it as described above. 8. The cartridge rises partially out of the ink compartment. EPSON Stylus 1500 To clean the color print head: 1. Press the Pause button to print without a cartridge installed can continue printing with the black ink cartridge by the printer and you to monochrome...
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... Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-STYLUS15 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual PL-STYLUS15 EPSON Stylus 1500 Parts Price List 4005097 EPSON Stylus 1500 Reference Guide 4005095 EPSON Stylus 1500 Setup and Software Guide for Windows 4005096 EPSON Stylus 1500 Setup and Software Guide for about 30 seconds after you remove a cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to clean the printer, follow...
... Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-STYLUS15 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual PL-STYLUS15 EPSON Stylus 1500 Parts Price List 4005097 EPSON Stylus 1500 Reference Guide 4005095 EPSON Stylus 1500 Setup and Software Guide for Windows 4005096 EPSON Stylus 1500 Setup and Software Guide for about 30 seconds after you remove a cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to clean the printer, follow...
Programmer's Reference
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...EPSON Stylus Pro XL EPSON Stylus Pro EPSON Stylus COLOR II EPSON Stylus COLOR IIs, and Stylus 820 (monochrome standard, color optional) EPSON Stylus 1500 (monochrome stanadrd, color optional) All six printers add the new "small dot" feature which is monochrome for the Stylus 820 and color for the Stylus ... a monochrome ink cartridge and print head. The Stylus 820 is shipped with the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks when printing on plain paper, EPSON recommends using C+M+Y to create composite black. The Stylus 820 driver, should be mixed without any problem. The Stylus Pro is...
...EPSON Stylus Pro XL EPSON Stylus Pro EPSON Stylus COLOR II EPSON Stylus COLOR IIs, and Stylus 820 (monochrome standard, color optional) EPSON Stylus 1500 (monochrome stanadrd, color optional) All six printers add the new "small dot" feature which is monochrome for the Stylus 820 and color for the Stylus ... a monochrome ink cartridge and print head. The Stylus 820 is shipped with the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks when printing on plain paper, EPSON recommends using C+M+Y to create composite black. The Stylus 820 driver, should be mixed without any problem. The Stylus Pro is...
Programmer's Reference
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...) OFF (ON) ? You may find that these are not fully verified values and you should use special caution when programming for the Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (Monochrome Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) Media Type Plain Paper Print mode Limitation of settings (along this setting. * These are recommended values only...
...) OFF (ON) ? You may find that these are not fully verified values and you should use special caution when programming for the Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (Monochrome Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) Media Type Plain Paper Print mode Limitation of settings (along this setting. * These are recommended values only...
Programmer's Reference
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... "( )" indicates a user selectable option. These options are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. * These are more suitable for Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (CMY Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) (360 dpi) (360x720dpi) (360x720dpi) Media Type Plain Paper Plain Paper Coated Paper -360 dpi Transparency Film Coated Paper...
... "( )" indicates a user selectable option. These options are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. * These are more suitable for Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (CMY Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) (360 dpi) (360x720dpi) (360x720dpi) Media Type Plain Paper Plain Paper Coated Paper -360 dpi Transparency Film Coated Paper...
User Manual
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... Printer Using the Control Panel 2-1 Lights 2-2 Buttons 2-3 Using the Default Setting Mode 2-6 Chapter 3 Maintenance Cleaning the Print Heads 3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 3-2 Selecting the Correct Ink Cartridges 3-3 Replacing the Black Ink Cartridge 3-4 Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge 3-6 Cleaning the Printer 3-9 Transporting the Printer 3-10 Calibrating the Printer When Printing From DOS 3-11 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Error Lights 4-1 Print Quality...
... Printer Using the Control Panel 2-1 Lights 2-2 Buttons 2-3 Using the Default Setting Mode 2-6 Chapter 3 Maintenance Cleaning the Print Heads 3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 3-2 Selecting the Correct Ink Cartridges 3-3 Replacing the Black Ink Cartridge 3-4 Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge 3-6 Cleaning the Printer 3-9 Transporting the Printer 3-10 Calibrating the Printer When Printing From DOS 3-11 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Error Lights 4-1 Print Quality...
User Manual
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... or too low on the page, or the page length or margins are not what you expect . . . 4-17 Ink cartridges do not last as long as expected 4-17 Appendix A Using Optional Interfaces Interface Boards for the PC A-1 Using the C823051... . . A-2 Installing an Optional Interface Board A-3 Connecting the Printer to the Network A-5 Appendix B Technical Specifications Printing B-1 Paper B-2 Ink Cartridges B-7 Mechanical B-8 Electrical B-9 Environmental B-9 Safety Approvals B-9 Fonts B-10 Interface Specifications B-11 Pin assignments B-11 Timing chart B-13 Initialization B-13 Default Settings B-...
... or too low on the page, or the page length or margins are not what you expect . . . 4-17 Ink cartridges do not last as long as expected 4-17 Appendix A Using Optional Interfaces Interface Boards for the PC A-1 Using the C823051... . . A-2 Installing an Optional Interface Board A-3 Connecting the Printer to the Network A-5 Appendix B Technical Specifications Printing B-1 Paper B-2 Ink Cartridges B-7 Mechanical B-8 Electrical B-9 Environmental B-9 Safety Approvals B-9 Fonts B-10 Interface Specifications B-11 Pin assignments B-11 Timing chart B-13 Initialization B-13 Default Settings B-...
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Printer Parts printer cover paper-release lever knob tear-off edge edge guides (manual feed slot) center support monochrome print head thickness adjustment lever color print head compartment control panel black ink cartridge compartment page eject guides output tray paper support sprocket-lock lever sprocket cover edge guides rear edge guide center support manual feed guide optional interface cover parallel interface tractor feeder
Printer Parts printer cover paper-release lever knob tear-off edge edge guides (manual feed slot) center support monochrome print head thickness adjustment lever color print head compartment control panel black ink cartridge compartment page eject guides output tray paper support sprocket-lock lever sprocket cover edge guides rear edge guide center support manual feed guide optional interface cover parallel interface tractor feeder
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How to Use This Manual After you have an electronic mail system available to clean the print heads, replace the ink cartridges, and clean and transport the printer. u Turn off when you're not using them. u Use the print preview option in your software to select the ...
How to Use This Manual After you have an electronic mail system available to clean the print heads, replace the ink cartridges, and clean and transport the printer. u Turn off when you're not using them. u Use the print preview option in your software to select the ...
User Manual
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.... No membership is set to 8 data bits with any software program you for more information. 4 Introduction EPSON Bulletin Board Service You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, parts, printed manuals, and accessories for technical support information. You can call (800) BUY-EPSON. If you purchased your printer outside the United States or Canada, contact your...
.... No membership is set to 8 data bits with any software program you for more information. 4 Introduction EPSON Bulletin Board Service You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, parts, printed manuals, and accessories for technical support information. You can call (800) BUY-EPSON. If you purchased your printer outside the United States or Canada, contact your...
User Manual
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.... Normally you do not often need to do the following: u Turn on economy or condensed mode u Clean the black or color print heads u Replace the ink cartridges Controlling the Printer 2-1 Using the Control Panel The printer's control panel contains lights for displaying the printer status and buttons for controlling certain functions, as...
.... Normally you do not often need to do the following: u Turn on economy or condensed mode u Clean the black or color print heads u Replace the ink cartridges Controlling the Printer 2-1 Using the Control Panel The printer's control panel contains lights for displaying the printer status and buttons for controlling certain functions, as...
User Manual
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... in printer memory or when printing a self test or demonstration page. To do this light is low on . Ink Out O On when the black ink cartridge is on ink. Flashes when the black ink cartridge is always off the printer, turn it on using the lights to print with the black...printer. Lights See page 4-1 for information on again, and resend your print job. Ink Out NNN On when the color ink cartridge is a paper jam. Pause On when printing is paused and flashes while the ink cartridge is empty or not installed. Data On when data remains in troubleshooting. The printer...
... in printer memory or when printing a self test or demonstration page. To do this light is low on . Ink Out O On when the black ink cartridge is on ink. Flashes when the black ink cartridge is always off the printer, turn it on using the lights to print with the black...printer. Lights See page 4-1 for information on again, and resend your print job. Ink Out NNN On when the color ink cartridge is a paper jam. Pause On when printing is paused and flashes while the ink cartridge is empty or not installed. Data On when data remains in troubleshooting. The printer...
User Manual
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... mode to select fonts other buttons to the button functions explained below, you can fit on a page. See "Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge" in micro adjust mode. see the next section for rough drafts of their width so that black may print as described on page...information. Pause (or Reset) Stops printing temporarily. Controlling the Printer 2-3 Hold down this button for about three seconds to the color ink cartridge replacement position. Economy On when economy printing mode is also used in combination with other than those displayed on the control panel. Alt...
... mode to select fonts other buttons to the button functions explained below, you can fit on a page. See "Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge" in micro adjust mode. see the next section for rough drafts of their width so that black may print as described on page...information. Pause (or Reset) Stops printing temporarily. Controlling the Printer 2-3 Hold down this button for about three seconds to the color ink cartridge replacement position. Economy On when economy printing mode is also used in combination with other than those displayed on the control panel. Alt...