Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology...
... produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... or error messages you named the printer correctly. 5-2 You're using coated ink jet paper. Make sure the printer connection is not turned on. Check the instructions in Chapter 1 to make sure the cable is not correctly connected to the Stylus RIP standalone or server Macintosh. You... driver for your printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM). If you're working with scanned images, check the scanner software settings. Try cleaning the print head with the utilities provided with your printer, then print a few lines to check your printer documentation for more ...
... or error messages you named the printer correctly. 5-2 You're using coated ink jet paper. Make sure the printer connection is not turned on. Check the instructions in Chapter 1 to make sure the cable is not correctly connected to the Stylus RIP standalone or server Macintosh. You... driver for your printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM). If you're working with scanned images, check the scanner software settings. Try cleaning the print head with the utilities provided with your printer, then print a few lines to check your printer documentation for more ...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... only process files in the right folder. Solution When you print from your application, make sure you have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. When you print from your application, make sure you configure EPSON Stylus RIP differently. Most fonts are downloaded with the .ps...
... only process files in the right folder. Solution When you print from your application, make sure you have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. When you print from your application, make sure you configure EPSON Stylus RIP differently. Most fonts are downloaded with the .ps...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... printer documentation for instructions on creating a color document. Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you use a font management utility, check it prints in black ink only Possible cause You didn't specify color data in your application software or select color ink in your application software documentation for instructions on cleaning the color print head...
... printer documentation for instructions on creating a color document. Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you use a font management utility, check it prints in black ink only Possible cause You didn't specify color data in your application software or select color ink in your application software documentation for instructions on cleaning the color print head...
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...in another application and then print. 5-7 Solution Place EPS or TIFF files on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. These types of images are processed for instructions. See your printer documentation for a set ...printed output has white lines Possible cause Your screen saver is not in a smaller size. Solution Turn off your printer's PPD from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) Possible cause Your PostScript printer PPD file is interrupting the printing process. EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus...
...in another application and then print. 5-7 Solution Place EPS or TIFF files on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. These types of images are processed for instructions. See your printer documentation for a set ...printed output has white lines Possible cause Your screen saver is not in a smaller size. Solution Turn off your printer's PPD from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) Possible cause Your PostScript printer PPD file is interrupting the printing process. EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus...
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...4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18 N Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11 to 3-12, 4-10 Non-PostScript printing, 2 O Options, print Macintosh, 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to...PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences Macintosh, 2-4 to 2-5 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 Press Simulation setting Macintosh, 1-9, 2-10 to 2-13 Windows, 4-7 Print files, folder, 4-11 to 4-12 Print head, maintenance, 5-2 Print jobs...
...4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18 N Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11 to 3-12, 4-10 Non-PostScript printing, 2 O Options, print Macintosh, 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to...PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences Macintosh, 2-4 to 2-5 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 Press Simulation setting Macintosh, 1-9, 2-10 to 2-13 Windows, 4-7 Print files, folder, 4-11 to 4-12 Print head, maintenance, 5-2 Print jobs...
Printer Basics
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...) 18 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 19 Photo Quality Glossy Film 19 Envelopes 19 Photo Paper (13 in × 32.8 ft roll) 20 Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers 21 Printing with Custom Settings 22 Using Custom Project Types 22 Customizing Print Settings 24 Preserving Photos on EPSON Photo Paper 26 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Using the Head Cleaning...
...) 18 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 19 Photo Quality Glossy Film 19 Envelopes 19 Photo Paper (13 in × 32.8 ft roll) 20 Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers 21 Printing with Custom Settings 22 Using Custom Project Types 22 Customizing Print Settings 24 Preserving Photos on EPSON Photo Paper 26 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Using the Head Cleaning...
Printer Basics
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... 't use your printer without it . 1 s Your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Manual gives you complete online information about your printer, anytime you control how your printer. The printer gives you create a myriad of printing projects to panoramic photos and banners with fabulous results. s Quick Guide to get the most out of EPSON's quick-drying inks About Your Software The printer software CD-ROM...
... 't use your printer without it . 1 s Your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Manual gives you complete online information about your printer, anytime you control how your printer. The printer gives you create a myriad of printing projects to panoramic photos and banners with fabulous results. s Quick Guide to get the most out of EPSON's quick-drying inks About Your Software The printer software CD-ROM...
Printer Basics
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... foil package. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them . s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is positioned all the way to refill them . s Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to the right (capped) and the ink cartridges are covered by the operating instructions. If...
... foil package. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them . s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is positioned all the way to refill them . s Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to the right (capped) and the ink cartridges are covered by the operating instructions. If...
Printer Basics
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... page 29 27 You can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it for moving: s "Cleaning the Print Head" below s "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 30 s "Aligning the Print Head" on page 35 s "Cleaning the Printer" on page 35 s "Transporting the Printer" on page 36 For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Manual as described on page...
... page 29 27 You can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it for moving: s "Cleaning the Print Head" below s "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 30 s "Aligning the Print Head" on page 35 s "Cleaning the Printer" on page 35 s "Transporting the Printer" on page 36 For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Manual as described on page...
Printer Basics
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... utility Follow the instructions on but not printing, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Then click Next. see the Utility menu. 5. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details. 7. Never...
... utility Follow the instructions on but not printing, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Then click Next. see the Utility menu. 5. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details. 7. Never...
Printer Basics
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...are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again; When the light stays on the package: Black ink cartridge: S020187 Color ink cartridge: T001011 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. In Canada, please call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit... our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for instructions. If your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. sales only). Examining...
...are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again; When the light stays on the package: Black ink cartridge: S020187 Color ink cartridge: T001011 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. In Canada, please call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit... our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for instructions. If your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. sales only). Examining...
Printer Basics
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...immediately with soap and water. If you perform these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print head, as described on . Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it contains ink. 4. Don't open the printer cover. 2. Once you remove a cartridge, you need to replace ... or remove a cartridge except to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash (because the ink is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 31 Make sure the printer is too old, for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the P power light begins ...
...immediately with soap and water. If you perform these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print head, as described on . Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it contains ink. 4. Don't open the printer cover. 2. Once you remove a cartridge, you need to replace ... or remove a cartridge except to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash (because the ink is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 31 Make sure the printer is too old, for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the P power light begins ...
Printer Basics
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...the cartridge or you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 8 before going on . ink will permanently damage it. Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover. When it locks in place. 9. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the P ... remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the printer. 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Lower the new ink cartridge into its packaging. 6. Charging takes about one minute. 5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its holder with the label facing up...
...the cartridge or you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 8 before going on . ink will permanently damage it. Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover. When it locks in place. 9. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the P ... remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the printer. 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Lower the new ink cartridge into its packaging. 6. Charging takes about one minute. 5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its holder with the label facing up...
Printer Basics
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... a cartridge, you tell? To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it contains ink. 4. Follow these steps to replace it with a new one or both cartridges. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. If ink gets on your hands, wash them immediately...
... a cartridge, you tell? To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it contains ink. 4. Follow these steps to replace it with a new one or both cartridges. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. If ink gets on your hands, wash them immediately...
Printer Basics
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... steps 3 through 8 before going on top as shown: Don't pull off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 34 When it's finished, the P power light stops flashing and stays on. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
... steps 3 through 8 before going on top as shown: Don't pull off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 34 When it's finished, the P power light stops flashing and stays on. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
Printer Basics
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... a year: 1. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printouts. Clean the exterior of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on the test page. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in "Printing with Windows" on the screen to align the print head. Follow the instructions on page ...13 or "Printing with a soft, damp cloth. 35 Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on and paper...
... a year: 1. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printouts. Clean the exterior of the best aligned pattern following the instructions on the test page. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in "Printing with Windows" on the screen to align the print head. Follow the instructions on page ...13 or "Printing with a soft, damp cloth. 35 Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on and paper...
Printer Basics
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... disconnect the interface cable from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Repack the printer and attachments in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head (see page 35). 36 if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 27); 4. Don't get water on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the output tray extensions...
... disconnect the interface cable from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Repack the printer and attachments in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head (see page 35). 36 if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 27); 4. Don't get water on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the output tray extensions...
Printer Basics
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... on When the S paper out light comes on , contact your printer may be blocking movement of the print head. B or A flash When an ink out light flashes, your printer box. P S B A flash When all the lights flash, your dealer or EPSON; If the lights still flash or stay on , your dealer or... EPSON; Try using another outlet. 38 Make sure none of the ...
... on When the S paper out light comes on , contact your printer may be blocking movement of the print head. B or A flash When an ink out light flashes, your printer box. P S B A flash When all the lights flash, your dealer or EPSON; If the lights still flash or stay on , your dealer or... EPSON; Try using another outlet. 38 Make sure none of the ...
Printer Basics
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.... Problems Getting Good Print Quality If you see vertical banding . . . s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. If it to the right. It is more than six months old, you may see horizontal banding . . . If your printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; If you ...the Maximum Printable Area setting. s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on ink. see page 27. Set it 's in the expanded margin if you loaded. s Make sure the printable side of ink jet paper. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. For most papers, set the paper thickness...
.... Problems Getting Good Print Quality If you see vertical banding . . . s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. If it to the right. It is more than six months old, you may see horizontal banding . . . If your printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; If you ...the Maximum Printable Area setting. s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on ink. see page 27. Set it 's in the expanded margin if you loaded. s Make sure the printable side of ink jet paper. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. For most papers, set the paper thickness...