Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...; The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Other product names used herein are for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create...
...; The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Other product names used herein are for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create...
Product Information Guide
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... grade paper. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 6/05 Epson Stylus CX3800 Series Print direction Input buffer Bidirectional minimum distance printing with logic seeking 64 KB Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson Thickness 0.003...
... grade paper. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 6/05 Epson Stylus CX3800 Series Print direction Input buffer Bidirectional minimum distance printing with logic seeking 64 KB Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson Thickness 0.003...
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...Epson Stylus CX3800 Series - 3 Epson Stylus CX3800 Series Scanning Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Scanning resolution Output resolution Color separation Image data Gamma correction Light source Interface Flatbed color image scanner Color CIS line sensor 5,100 × 14,040 pixels at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity (without the ink cartridges... Electrical Input voltage range* 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to load paper in your Epson Stylus CX. 1. Environmental Temperature Operation ...
...Epson Stylus CX3800 Series - 3 Epson Stylus CX3800 Series Scanning Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Scanning resolution Output resolution Color separation Image data Gamma correction Light source Interface Flatbed color image scanner Color CIS line sensor 5,100 × 14,040 pixels at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity (without the ink cartridges... Electrical Input voltage range* 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to load paper in your Epson Stylus CX. 1. Environmental Temperature Operation ...
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...in the sheet feeder. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it out. The Epson Stylus CX runs a head cleaning cycle and the P On light flashes. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 6/05 Load paper in progress. this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; Run a nozzle check as described above )... indicates that the print head is running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Turn off and then back on. If the red B ink light comes on or flashes, you may need to cancel. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 7. If the paper is stuck inside...
...in the sheet feeder. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it out. The Epson Stylus CX runs a head cleaning cycle and the P On light flashes. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 6/05 Load paper in progress. this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; Run a nozzle check as described above )... indicates that the print head is running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Turn off and then back on. If the red B ink light comes on or flashes, you may need to cancel. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 7. If the paper is stuck inside...
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..., one or more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start to be replaced. To ensure good results, use , and temperature. Note: Don't hold down the B ink button for reseller referral. When the red B ink light stays on your Epson Stylus CX often, it is low or empty, the Epson Stylus CX moves that cartridge to the ink cartridge replacement position. 6/05 Epson Stylus CX3800...
..., one or more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start to be replaced. To ensure good results, use , and temperature. Note: Don't hold down the B ink button for reseller referral. When the red B ink light stays on your Epson Stylus CX often, it is low or empty, the Epson Stylus CX moves that cartridge to the ink cartridge replacement position. 6/05 Epson Stylus CX3800...
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...), the ink cartridge may not be replaced. 11. The Epson Stylus CX begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. When it clicks into place. Before you 'll waste ink. otherwise, ink will leak. Replace any other cartridges that need to refill it from the package. 10. This takes about one minute. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 6/05 Close the scanner. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series...
...), the ink cartridge may not be replaced. 11. The Epson Stylus CX begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. When it clicks into place. Before you 'll waste ink. otherwise, ink will leak. Replace any other cartridges that need to refill it from the package. 10. This takes about one minute. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 6/05 Close the scanner. Epson Stylus CX3800 Series...
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... 13 Scanning a Photo or Document 14 Basic Scanning 15 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 17 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 18 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 18 Cleaning the Print Head 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 20 Solving Problems 25 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Copying Problems 26 Paper Feeding Problems 26...
... 13 Scanning a Photo or Document 14 Basic Scanning 15 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 17 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX3800 Series 18 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 18 Cleaning the Print Head 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 20 Solving Problems 25 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Copying Problems 26 Paper Feeding Problems 26...
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Notices 29 Important Safety Instructions 29 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 30 ENERGY STAR Compliance 31 FCC Compliance Statement 31 Declaration of Conformity 32 Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 33 Copyright Notice 35 Contents 3
Notices 29 Important Safety Instructions 29 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 30 ENERGY STAR Compliance 31 FCC Compliance Statement 31 Declaration of Conformity 32 Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 33 Copyright Notice 35 Contents 3
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... the Epson Stylus CX all-in-one or more of the ink cartridges. see the on and prints a test pattern. Load letter-size paper in one . 2. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for about 3 seconds. The Epson Stylus CX turns on -screen User's Guide. 18 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX...
... the Epson Stylus CX all-in-one or more of the ink cartridges. see the on and prints a test pattern. Load letter-size paper in one . 2. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for about 3 seconds. The Epson Stylus CX turns on -screen User's Guide. 18 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX...
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... starts flashing. see page 20. 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Tip: If you don't see if the print head needs cleaning. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; Note: If you do not use your... printout, you cannot clean the print head. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be replaced; Run a nozzle check as described on page 18 to be cleaned. You may damage it is on or flashes, you ...
... starts flashing. see page 20. 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Tip: If you don't see if the print head needs cleaning. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; Note: If you do not use your... printout, you cannot clean the print head. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be replaced; Run a nozzle check as described on page 18 to be cleaned. You may damage it is on or flashes, you ...
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... priming the printer. 20 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Other products may cause damage to replace the cartridge(s). When the red B ink light stays on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an authorized Epson reseller. Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red B ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are...
... priming the printer. 20 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Other products may cause damage to replace the cartridge(s). When the red B ink light stays on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an authorized Epson reseller. Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red B ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are...
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If one of the cartridges is open. 3. Caution: Don't move the print head. this may damage the Epson Stylus CX. Press and release the B ink button. Caution: Do not open the scanner. Note: Don't hold down the B ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start to the check position and the P On and B ink lights flash...
If one of the cartridges is open. 3. Caution: Don't move the print head. this may damage the Epson Stylus CX. Press and release the B ink button. Caution: Do not open the scanner. Note: Don't hold down the B ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start to the check position and the P On and B ink lights flash...
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...one cartridge is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ■ If all of the empty/low cartridge and lift it straight out. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. 4. Open the cartridge cover and squeeze the tab at the back of the empty or low ink cartridges... have been identified, the print head moves to refill it carefully. Dispose of it . Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 22 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge...
...one cartridge is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ■ If all of the empty/low cartridge and lift it straight out. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. 4. Open the cartridge cover and squeeze the tab at the back of the empty or low ink cartridges... have been identified, the print head moves to refill it carefully. Dispose of it . Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 22 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge...
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Then remove it four or five times. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 8. otherwise, ink will leak. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge; Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX 23 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the side of the cartridge. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced. 9. This can damage the ink cartridge. 7.
Then remove it four or five times. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 8. otherwise, ink will leak. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge; Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX 23 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the side of the cartridge. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced. 9. This can damage the ink cartridge. 7.
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10. Close the scanner. 11. When it clicks into place. 24 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX The Epson Stylus CX begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. This takes about one minute. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX while the P On light is flashing or you'll waste ink. Note: If the B ink light stays on , and the B ink light goes out. Press the B ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Press the B ink button.
10. Close the scanner. 11. When it clicks into place. 24 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX The Epson Stylus CX begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. This takes about one minute. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX while the P On light is flashing or you'll waste ink. Note: If the B ink light stays on , and the B ink light goes out. Press the B ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Press the B ink button.
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...On b Error: Flashing B Ink: Flashing B Ink: On All lights: Flashing Cause Solution No paper is a problem with your Epson Stylus CX3800 Series all-in the sheet feeder (see page 5). There is loaded in the sheet feeder. An ink cartridge is jammed. Turn the Epson Stylus CX off and then back on... empty or See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on . If the error does not clear, contact your computer desktop for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on your local authorized servicer or contact Epson; Load paper in -one, check the lights on ...
...On b Error: Flashing B Ink: Flashing B Ink: On All lights: Flashing Cause Solution No paper is a problem with your Epson Stylus CX3800 Series all-in the sheet feeder (see page 5). There is loaded in the sheet feeder. An ink cartridge is jammed. Turn the Epson Stylus CX off and then back on... empty or See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on . If the error does not clear, contact your computer desktop for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on your local authorized servicer or contact Epson; Load paper in -one, check the lights on ...
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...head. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on ink; Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX is not tilted or placed on ...see page 13) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 20). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your User's Guide for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If a dotted line appears in the image, clean the scanner glass with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. ...
...head. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on ink; Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX is not tilted or placed on ...see page 13) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 20). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your User's Guide for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If a dotted line appears in the image, clean the scanner glass with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. ...
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...; Do not put your skin, wash it on your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an empty one. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it upside down; If ink gets on its side, or turn it according to prevent the...
...; Do not put your skin, wash it on your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an empty one. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it upside down; If ink gets on its side, or turn it according to prevent the...
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..., ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 33 What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your printer to Epson or its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to...warranty. If your original product covered by Epson. Using this product for a period of one . Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, ...
..., ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 33 What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your printer to Epson or its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to...warranty. If your original product covered by Epson. Using this product for a period of one . Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, ...
Start Here Card
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...of this sheet. Start Here Point de départ Epson Stylus® CX3800 Series 1 Unpack Déballez l'appareil Remove all the tape. Soulevez le scanner. 2 Remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder. Retirez le ruban adhésif retenant le ...support de cartouches d'encre. 3 Close the scanner. S'il manque un élément, communiquez avec Epson® tel qu'indiqué au verso. 2 Unlock the Printer...
...of this sheet. Start Here Point de départ Epson Stylus® CX3800 Series 1 Unpack Déballez l'appareil Remove all the tape. Soulevez le scanner. 2 Remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder. Retirez le ruban adhésif retenant le ...support de cartouches d'encre. 3 Close the scanner. S'il manque un élément, communiquez avec Epson® tel qu'indiqué au verso. 2 Unlock the Printer...