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.../recycle for information on how to change without notice. © 2016 Epson America, Inc., 10/16 Printed in those marks. XP-340/XP-440/XP-446 replacement ink cartridges Color Standard-capacity High-capacity Black 288 Cyan 288 Magenta 288 Yellow 288 288XL 288XL 288XL 288XL EPSON and DURABrite are trademarks of life hardware and ink cartridges. Designed...
.../recycle for information on how to change without notice. © 2016 Epson America, Inc., 10/16 Printed in those marks. XP-340/XP-440/XP-446 replacement ink cartridges Color Standard-capacity High-capacity Black 288 Cyan 288 Magenta 288 Yellow 288 288XL 288XL 288XL 288XL EPSON and DURABrite are trademarks of life hardware and ink cartridges. Designed...
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...Epson Ink Cartridges...146 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...146 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 147 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 152 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 153 Printing with Windows 156 Adjusting Print Quality...157 Print Head Maintenance...157 Print... Software Updates...175 Product Status Messages ...176 7 Mac 154 Conserving Low Black Ink with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 153 Printing with Windows 142 Checking Cartridge Status - Printing Calendar Pages ...137 Replacing Ink Cartridges ...140 Check Cartridge Status ...140 ...
...Epson Ink Cartridges...146 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...146 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 147 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 152 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 153 Printing with Windows 156 Adjusting Print Quality...157 Print Head Maintenance...157 Print... Software Updates...175 Product Status Messages ...176 7 Mac 154 Conserving Low Black Ink with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 153 Printing with Windows 142 Checking Cartridge Status - Printing Calendar Pages ...137 Replacing Ink Cartridges ...140 Check Cartridge Status ...140 ...
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... Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your product. Press the left or right arrow button, select Copy, and press the OK button. To print more than one copy, press the up or... down arrow button to select the number (up to print on the product. 2. Press the ...
... Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your product. Press the left or right arrow button, select Copy, and press the OK button. To print more than one copy, press the up or... down arrow button to select the number (up to print on the product. 2. Press the ...
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Press the down arrow button to view the print settings for black-and-white copies 7. You see this screen: 8. Press the OK button to view the individual settings. Press the left or right arrow button to select one of the following: • Color: for color copies • B&W: for the copies. You see this screen: 61 6.
Press the down arrow button to view the print settings for black-and-white copies 7. You see this screen: 8. Press the OK button to view the individual settings. Press the left or right arrow button to select one of the following: • Color: for color copies • B&W: for the copies. You see this screen: 61 6.
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... document. Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. To print on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in black or shades of your print job as the Paper Type setting. Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - 6. Windows Parent topic: Printing with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite. 15. Select the orientation of...
... document. Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. To print on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in black or shades of your print job as the Paper Type setting. Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - 6. Windows Parent topic: Printing with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite. 15. Select the orientation of...
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...º from the Web. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in black. Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in photos. Print Text in Black Prints colored text in your printer software so you can select any of the ...Image Options and Additional Settings to increase readability. Enhancement Options Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images...
...º from the Web. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in black. Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in photos. Print Text in Black Prints colored text in your printer software so you can select any of the ...Image Options and Additional Settings to increase readability. Enhancement Options Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images...
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... print speed. Mac Print Quality Settings - Economy For fast printing with draft quality. Mac Print Options - Mac You can select any of gray. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with reduced quality. High Quality For photos and graphics with high print quality. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of the print options to customize your print. Mac Printing...
... print speed. Mac Print Quality Settings - Economy For fast printing with draft quality. Mac Print Options - Mac You can select any of gray. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with reduced quality. High Quality For photos and graphics with high print quality. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of the print options to customize your print. Mac Printing...
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Mac You can select from these settings on a Mac Printing Preferences - Permit temporary black printing Allows you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. Click OK. Mac Parent topic: Printing on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you to print using black ink when color ink is expended. 92 You see a screen like this: 4. Printing Preferences - Select any of the available printing preferences. 5.
Mac You can select from these settings on a Mac Printing Preferences - Permit temporary black printing Allows you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. Click OK. Mac Parent topic: Printing on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you to print using black ink when color ink is expended. 92 You see a screen like this: 4. Printing Preferences - Select any of the available printing preferences. 5.
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... if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Check Cartridge Status Your product and its...
... if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Check Cartridge Status Your product and its...
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... and double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 142 Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to... print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge status at any time using a utility on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to...
... and double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 142 Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to... print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge status at any time using a utility on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to...
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Mac You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select EPSON Status Monitor. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Mac. 1. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. 145 In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. You see a window like this: 3. Related topics Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status -
Mac You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select EPSON Status Monitor. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Mac. 1. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. 145 In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. You see a window like this: 3. Related topics Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status -
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Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. The cartridges included with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part ... used for charging, the rest is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. For print quality, a variable amount of use the cartridges within six months of ink cartridges and ink supplies...
Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. The cartridges included with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part ... used for charging, the rest is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. For print quality, a variable amount of use the cartridges within six months of ink cartridges and ink supplies...
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...1. Note which cartridges need to be replaced and press the OK button, then choose Replace now. • If you are ready to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Cartridges are ready to replace them to install the ink. Turn on your product. • If an ink cartridge ...is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen. Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number Standard-capacity 288 288 288 288 High-capacity 288XL 288XL 288XL 288XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your old cartridges in...
...1. Note which cartridges need to be replaced and press the OK button, then choose Replace now. • If you are ready to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Cartridges are ready to replace them to install the ink. Turn on your product. • If an ink cartridge ...is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen. Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number Standard-capacity 288 288 288 288 High-capacity 288XL 288XL 288XL 288XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your old cartridges in...
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.... 6. Mac Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Click the Main tab. 5. Print your print job. 2. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 153 Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using black ink. Access the print settings in your product. 3. Select Plain Paper...
.... 6. Mac Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Click the Main tab. 5. Print your print job. 2. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 153 Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using black ink. Access the print settings in your product. 3. Select Plain Paper...
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... see an error message, click OK. 3. Windows Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Loading Paper for Documents and Photos Loading Envelopes Selecting Basic Print Settings - Click the printer icon in Black to print your product, and select Options & Supplies. 5. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your...
... see an error message, click OK. 3. Windows Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Loading Paper for Documents and Photos Loading Envelopes Selecting Basic Print Settings - Click the printer icon in Black to print your product, and select Options & Supplies. 5. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your...
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... Paper for Documents and Photos 155 Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Click Print to print your product. 10. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Select On as the paper type setting...
... Paper for Documents and Photos 155 Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Click Print to print your product. 10. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Select On as the paper type setting...
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... using the remaining black ink. Mac Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Note: If you disable this feature, it remains disabled until you are printing. • Click Disable this feature, Epson Status Monitor must... be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you install a new black ink cartridge. Note: The ...
... using the remaining black ink. Mac Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Note: If you disable this feature, it remains disabled until you are printing. • Click Disable this feature, Epson Status Monitor must... be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you install a new black ink cartridge. Note: The ...
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... do not stack your printouts on -screen colors. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Available Epson Papers Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Managing Color - During this time, the colors may ...Problems Check these solutions: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded. • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to set as possible. However,...
... do not stack your printouts on -screen colors. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Available Epson Papers Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Managing Color - During this time, the colors may ...Problems Check these solutions: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded. • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to set as possible. However,...
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.... Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your original away from differing pitches in Epson Scan 2 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a ...monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Check the color matching and color management capabilities of colors you are using to see if they are cropped, make sure your original is...
.... Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your original away from differing pitches in Epson Scan 2 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a ...monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Check the color matching and color management capabilities of colors you are using to see if they are cropped, make sure your original is...
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...176;C) Ink freezes at 25 °F (77 °C) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of use if the date on ...cartridges and ink supplies are designed for printer setup and not for printing. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after 3...considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of opening the package. 219 Color Cartridge life Temperature Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Opened package: 6 ...: 16 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black and white: 16 bits per pixel internal 1 bit per ...
...176;C) Ink freezes at 25 °F (77 °C) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of use if the date on ...cartridges and ink supplies are designed for printer setup and not for printing. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after 3...considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of opening the package. 219 Color Cartridge life Temperature Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Opened package: 6 ...: 16 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black and white: 16 bits per pixel internal 1 bit per ...