Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... the print head. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to increase the number of droplets varies by model, but offers these benefits: • Different ink droplet sizes can be combined to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers...
... the print head. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to increase the number of droplets varies by model, but offers these benefits: • Different ink droplet sizes can be combined to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers...
Printer Basics
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... Advanced Settings 28 Using Special Papers 31 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31 Matte Paper - Heavyweight 31 EPSON Photo Paper 31 Envelopes 34 Selecting the Correct Media Type 35 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 38 Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 39 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern...
... Advanced Settings 28 Using Special Papers 31 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31 Matte Paper - Heavyweight 31 EPSON Photo Paper 31 Envelopes 34 Selecting the Correct Media Type 35 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 38 Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 39 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern...
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...use may result in damage to the print head. s Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them . s Do not use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them . s Do not shake an ink cartridge; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged;...the far right position and the ink cartridges are covered by hand; If it from its foil package. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may become unusable otherwise. s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is damaged; this can cause ...
...use may result in damage to the print head. s Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them . s Do not use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them . s Do not shake an ink cartridge; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged;...the far right position and the ink cartridges are covered by hand; If it from its foil package. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may become unusable otherwise. s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is damaged; this can cause ...
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... paper you may jam inside the printer. 37 Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it may need to clean the print head. Follow the instructions here for: s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge (on page 41) s aligning the print head (on page 46) s cleaning the printer (on page 47) s transporting the printer (on page 48) For more details...
... paper you may jam inside the printer. 37 Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it may need to clean the print head. Follow the instructions here for: s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge (on page 41) s aligning the print head (on page 46) s cleaning the printer (on page 47) s transporting the printer (on page 48) For more details...
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... page 40 for more than 5 minutes. 6. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method): 1. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in the Printers window. Follow the instructions on page 15 (Windows) or...
... page 40 for more than 5 minutes. 6. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method): 1. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in the Printers window. Follow the instructions on page 15 (Windows) or...
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... is connected directly to the computer, go to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three...
... is connected directly to the computer, go to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three...
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... missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If you don't see any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again; It should look something like this allows any dried ink to Settings, then select Printers. If any improvement after cleaning three or ... solutions beginning on page 55. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer, click the Nozzle Check button, and click Next. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 6. missing dots 40 missing dots missing dots Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in Windows NT). 5.
... missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If you don't see any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again; It should look something like this allows any dried ink to Settings, then select Printers. If any improvement after cleaning three or ... solutions beginning on page 55. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer, click the Nozzle Check button, and click Next. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 6. missing dots 40 missing dots missing dots Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in Windows NT). 5.
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...in the printer until you need to your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for example) follow the instructions in the print head nozzles may cause damage to replace it. Otherwise the ink remaining in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on ink. In Canada, please call EPSON Accessories ...at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink...
...in the printer until you need to your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for example) follow the instructions in the print head nozzles may cause damage to replace it. Otherwise the ink remaining in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on ink. In Canada, please call EPSON Accessories ...at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink...
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... avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. Make sure the printer is either flashing or... on. (If you begin. Follow these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print heads as described on page...
... avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. Make sure the printer is either flashing or... on. (If you begin. Follow these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print heads as described on page...
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... clamp until it locks in place, but don't press down on . The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Then remove only the yellow part of the printer. 7. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. 5. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. If you will permanently damage it 's finished, the...
... clamp until it locks in place, but don't press down on . The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Then remove only the yellow part of the printer. 7. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. 5. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. If you will permanently damage it 's finished, the...
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... replace it with water. 44 Don't open the printer cover. 2. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge When an installed ink cartridge is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not ...load/eject button and hold it contains ink. 3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you may need to replace it ...
... replace it with water. 44 Don't open the printer cover. 2. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge When an installed ink cartridge is turned on and not printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not ...load/eject button and hold it contains ink. 3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you may need to replace it ...
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...color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. Press the E load/eject button again and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Press down on the cartridge itself. 8. Charging takes about 30 seconds. Don't pull off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer...5. Never turn off the blue portion or try to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. 7. Then remove only the yellow part of the cartridge or you ...
...color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. Press the E load/eject button again and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Press down on the cartridge itself. 8. Charging takes about 30 seconds. Don't pull off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer...5. Never turn off the blue portion or try to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. 7. Then remove only the yellow part of the cartridge or you ...
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... ink from the choices on page 15 (Windows) or page 20 (Macintosh). Windows: Click the Utility tab. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on the test page. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in the printer whenever you may need to align the print head...
... ink from the choices on page 15 (Windows) or page 20 (Macintosh). Windows: Click the Utility tab. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on the test page. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in the printer whenever you may need to align the print head...
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Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in print quality, clean the print head (see page 46). 48 Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Open the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with your printer. If you notice a decline in its original box. Push in its new location. 1. See...
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in print quality, clean the print head (see page 46). 48 Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Open the printer cover. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with your printer. If you notice a decline in its original box. Push in its new location. 1. See...
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... curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. When an ink out light flashes, your ink supply is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When all the lights flash, your printer may have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). s Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled ... edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Make sure you have a paper jam. Then turn the printer back on , contact your dealer or EPSON; If the lights still flash and/or come on , your paper is out or incorrectly loaded. Turn on the...
... curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. When an ink out light flashes, your ink supply is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When all the lights flash, your printer may have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). s Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled ... edge guide and slide the left edge guide against it. Make sure you have a paper jam. Then turn the printer back on , contact your dealer or EPSON; If the lights still flash and/or come on , your paper is out or incorrectly loaded. Turn on the...
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...(If the pattern has gaps in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 61. 51 The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may have a problem with your dealer or EPSON as described on page 53. Only the nozzle check pattern is loaded in your software settings,... whether a problem comes from the printer. 3. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn off . 2. Continue holding down the E load/eject button, then press and release the Ppower button. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the printer. 4. Follow these steps to clean the print head;
...(If the pattern has gaps in "Problems and Solutions" beginning on page 61. 51 The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may have a problem with your dealer or EPSON as described on page 53. Only the nozzle check pattern is loaded in your software settings,... whether a problem comes from the printer. 3. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn off . 2. Continue holding down the E load/eject button, then press and release the Ppower button. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the printer. 4. Follow these steps to clean the print head;
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...document doesn't include color. Problems with Printing Only the Ppower light is on page 3 or page 4. s Make sure the interface cable is printing, but nothing prints. The printer sounds as described in your electronic Reference Guide. To clean the print head, see page 37. Printing is performing routine ...nothing prints. For the fastest printing, try the following: s Choose Black ink if your system's memory (RAM). s If you need to: s Clear space on your system meets the requirements listed on a network, you 're printing on page 3 or page 4. Make sure the print head nozzles...
...document doesn't include color. Problems with Printing Only the Ppower light is on page 3 or page 4. s Make sure the interface cable is printing, but nothing prints. The printer sounds as described in your electronic Reference Guide. To clean the print head, see page 37. Printing is performing routine ...nothing prints. For the fastest printing, try the following: s Choose Black ink if your system's memory (RAM). s If you need to: s Clear space on your system meets the requirements listed on a network, you 're printing on page 3 or page 4. Make sure the print head nozzles...
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... to the left. 55 s Make sure the printable side of the paper is usually whiter or shinier. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. Set it 's in the printer software. To clean the print head, see page 44). s Make sure the paper thickness lever is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position. For...
... to the left. 55 s Make sure the printable side of the paper is usually whiter or shinier. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. Set it 's in the printer software. To clean the print head, see page 44). s Make sure the paper thickness lever is set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position. For...
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... paper thickness lever position. s Make sure the print head nozzles are low on page 55. See page 35 for instructions. s Make sure your paper isn't damp or loaded face down . If it is set the paper thickness lever to see if the ink cartridges are not clogged. s Use a support...your printer is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. 56 To replace an ink cartridge, see page 37. Your printout is , reload a new stack of paper. s Check the control panel lights to the 0 position, as shown on ink. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. To clean the print head, ...
... paper thickness lever position. s Make sure the print head nozzles are low on page 55. See page 35 for instructions. s Make sure your paper isn't damp or loaded face down . If it is set the paper thickness lever to see if the ink cartridges are not clogged. s Use a support...your printer is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. 56 To replace an ink cartridge, see page 37. Your printout is , reload a new stack of paper. s Check the control panel lights to the 0 position, as shown on ink. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. To clean the print head, ...
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... with a special effect that alters image colors, such as the Windows default printer or the current printer in your printer is securely connected and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 3 or page 4. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To replace an ink cartridge; s Make sure the interface...
... with a special effect that alters image colors, such as the Windows default printer or the current printer in your printer is securely connected and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 3 or page 4. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To replace an ink cartridge; s Make sure the interface...