Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... and all three elements are present and used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer...
... and all three elements are present and used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer...
Printer Basics
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... ENERGY STAR Compliance Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading...
... ENERGY STAR Compliance Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading...
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... Nozzle Check Pattern 40 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 41 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 42 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 44 Aligning the Print Head 46 Cleaning the Printer 47 Transporting the Printer 48 iv Printing with PhotoEnhance 23 Using Custom Project Types 26 Using Advanced Settings 28 Using Special Papers 31 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31 Matte Paper -
... Nozzle Check Pattern 40 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 41 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 42 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 44 Aligning the Print Head 46 Cleaning the Printer 47 Transporting the Printer 48 iv Printing with PhotoEnhance 23 Using Custom Project Types 26 Using Advanced Settings 28 Using Special Papers 31 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31 Matte Paper -
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... damage to refill them . For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of the cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may damage the printer. If it with a new one. s Do not move the print head by the operating instructions. s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. s Do not use...
... damage to refill them . For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of the cartridge. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may damage the printer. If it with a new one. s Do not move the print head by the operating instructions. s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. s Do not use...
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...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, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on your printer for moving your printer. It's a good idea to turn...clean the print head in either of the following ways: s using the printer's control panel buttons, as described on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don...
...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, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on your printer for moving your printer. It's a good idea to turn...clean the print head in either of the following ways: s using the printer's control panel buttons, as described on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don...
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... not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in the Printers window. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to clean the print head. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in Windows NT). 3. Windows: Click the Utility...Next. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Make sure paper is turned on page 15 (Windows) or page 20 (Macintosh). Using the Head Cleaning ...
... not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in the Printers window. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to clean the print head. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in Windows NT). 3. Windows: Click the Utility...Next. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Make sure paper is turned on page 15 (Windows) or page 20 (Macintosh). Using the Head Cleaning ...
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...go to step 4 to clean the print head. (See page 49 for more than 5 minutes. 3. Check the quality of your printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on but not printing, and both... the B black and A color ink out lights are off the printer while the Ppower light is missing dots, click Clean to test the print...
...go to step 4 to clean the print head. (See page 49 for more than 5 minutes. 3. Check the quality of your printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on but not printing, and both... the B black and A color ink out lights are off the printer while the Ppower light is missing dots, click Clean to test the print...
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... call (800) 873-7766 for example) follow the instructions in the printer until you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020189 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. In Canada, please call...
... call (800) 873-7766 for example) follow the instructions in the printer until you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020189 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. In Canada, please call...
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... and hold it carefully. Don't open the printer cover. 2. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Once you remove a cartridge, you can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not...
... and hold it carefully. Don't open the printer cover. 2. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Once you remove a cartridge, you can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not...
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...cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. If you will permanently damage it locks in place, but don't press down the ink cartridge clamp until it . The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Then remove only the yellow part of the printer. 7. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge... 30 seconds. 5. Don't pull off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 43 Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. When ...
...cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. If you will permanently damage it locks in place, but don't press down the ink cartridge clamp until it . The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Then remove only the yellow part of the printer. 7. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge... 30 seconds. 5. Don't pull off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 43 Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. When ...
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... .) 4. Don't open the printer cover. 2. If ink gets on , but not flashing), then open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it carefully. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of...
... .) 4. Don't open the printer cover. 2. If ink gets on , but not flashing), then open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it carefully. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. The cartridge rises up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of...
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... in place, but don't press down on . Then remove only the yellow part of the printer. 7. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. The Ppower light flashes and the printer makes noise. If you will permanently damage it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and...
... in place, but don't press down on . Then remove only the yellow part of the printer. 7. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. 5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. The Ppower light flashes and the printer makes noise. If you will permanently damage it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and...
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...prepare it for transportation in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it . See the unpacking sheet that came with tape as you ...the print head (see page 46). 48 If you transport it . Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Repack the printer and attachments in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 37); Push ...
...prepare it for transportation in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it . See the unpacking sheet that came with tape as you ...the print head (see page 46). 48 If you transport it . Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Repack the printer and attachments in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 37); Push ...
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...on and the print head moves into replacement position, replace the ink cartridge(s) as described on the unpacking sheet in the power cord securely, and turn the printer back on page 44. s Turn off the printer, plug in your dealer or EPSON; When the S paper out light comes on again. Press...outlet is operable and is turned on , you have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). When the Ppower and S paper out lights flash, and one or both ink out lights come on . Try these solutions: s Make sure the printer is not controlled by a switch or timer. Make sure you...
...on and the print head moves into replacement position, replace the ink cartridge(s) as described on the unpacking sheet in the power cord securely, and turn the printer back on page 44. s Turn off the printer, plug in your dealer or EPSON; When the S paper out light comes on again. Press...outlet is operable and is turned on , you have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). When the Ppower and S paper out lights flash, and one or both ink out lights come on . Try these solutions: s Make sure the printer is not controlled by a switch or timer. Make sure you...
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Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support extension paper support (pulls up here) right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 52
Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support extension paper support (pulls up here) right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 52
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... (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn it on again. Turn off the printer. s Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some basic troubleshooting tips if you turn off the printer, disconnect it from your printer for about two minutes. s Make sure your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get Help" on again to the...
... (the Ppower light stops flashing) before you turn it on again. Turn off the printer. s Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some basic troubleshooting tips if you turn off the printer, disconnect it from your printer for about two minutes. s Make sure your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get Help" on again to the...
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...EPSON ink jet paper. s Check the paper thickness lever position. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 41 (if the cartridge is more than six months old, see page 37. s Make sure the paper thickness lever is face up. See page 16 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh) for thicker paper or envelopes and your printer...for instructions. For most papers, set for instructions. s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't low on thick paper or envelopes. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. Set it 's in the printer software. It is set the paper thickness lever to the left. 55 ...
...EPSON ink jet paper. s Check the paper thickness lever position. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 41 (if the cartridge is more than six months old, see page 37. s Make sure the paper thickness lever is face up. See page 16 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh) for thicker paper or envelopes and your printer...for instructions. For most papers, set for instructions. s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't low on thick paper or envelopes. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. Set it 's in the printer software. It is set the paper thickness lever to the left. 55 ...
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... gaps in the image. s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 37. it 's in your electronic Reference Guide. s Make sure your image may smear. s Make sure your paper or media meets the... specifications listed in the + position, your printer is set the paper thickness lever to see if the ink cartridges are not clogged. s Make sure the print head nozzles are low on page 55. If it 's damp, reload a new...
... gaps in the image. s Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 37. it 's in your electronic Reference Guide. s Make sure your image may smear. s Make sure your paper or media meets the... specifications listed in the + position, your printer is set the paper thickness lever to see if the ink cartridges are not clogged. s Make sure the print head nozzles are low on page 55. If it 's damp, reload a new...
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... is more than six months old, see page 16 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't low on -screen colors. see page 41 (if the cartridge is set for instructions. s Try using a higher quality paper. However, you 're printing a high-resolution image, turn off ... page 37. s Make sure you 're using PhotoEnhance with your application is securely connected and that alters image colors, such as the Windows default printer or the current printer in your application, or as Sepia. s Make sure the interface cable is set to the Quality setting in ...
... is more than six months old, see page 16 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't low on -screen colors. see page 41 (if the cartridge is set for instructions. s Try using a higher quality paper. However, you 're printing a high-resolution image, turn off ... page 37. s Make sure you 're using PhotoEnhance with your application is securely connected and that alters image colors, such as the Windows default printer or the current printer in your application, or as Sepia. s Make sure the interface cable is set to the Quality setting in ...
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In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. To speak...
In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. To speak...