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Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing with Windows 33 BorderFree Printing with Paper Feeding 63 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 64 iv II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 43 Cleaning the Print Head 43 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 44 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Removing and Installing...
Printing BorderFree Photos 33 BorderFree Printing with Windows 33 BorderFree Printing with Paper Feeding 63 Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 64 iv II Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 43 Cleaning the Print Head 43 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 44 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Removing and Installing...
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... page 14 For more details, see your printed image is connected directly to clean the print head. You can deliver ink properly. This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn...
... page 14 For more details, see your printed image is connected directly to clean the print head. You can deliver ink properly. This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is unexpectedly light, or dots are missing from the image, you don't turn...
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... 6 Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Follow the instructions on but not printing, and the b maintenance light is off the printer while the Ppower light... is on the screen to 9.x: Open an application and select Print from the File menu. Running the Head Cleaning...
... 6 Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Follow the instructions on but not printing, and the b maintenance light is off the printer while the Ppower light... is on the screen to 9.x: Open an application and select Print from the File menu. Running the Head Cleaning...
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see any dried ink to clean the print head again. When the b maintenance and P power lights both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you're done. If you have a new cartridge. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical ...empty cartridge installed in its lines, click Finish. It should look something like this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the print head nozzles may dry out. 7 Gaps in nozzle check pattern Gaps in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink ...
see any dried ink to clean the print head again. When the b maintenance and P power lights both flashing, one of your printout looks okay, you're done. If you have a new cartridge. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight-this : Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical ...empty cartridge installed in its lines, click Finish. It should look something like this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in the print head nozzles may dry out. 7 Gaps in nozzle check pattern Gaps in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink ...
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...800) 873-7766. When an installed ink cartridge is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before you begin. sales only). When you may cause damage to ...replace ink cartridges: 1. Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you must complete all the steps in one ...
...800) 873-7766. When an installed ink cartridge is turned on the package: ■ Black: T007201 ■ Color: T009201 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before you begin. sales only). When you may cause damage to ...replace ink cartridges: 1. Open the printer cover and press the ink cartridge replacement button. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you must complete all the steps in one ...
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... in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. If you notice a decline in its new location. 1. Open the printer cover. See the Start Here sheet for transportation in print quality, clean the print head (see page 11). 14 Be sure to the printer case 5. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave...
... in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. If you notice a decline in its new location. 1. Open the printer cover. See the Start Here sheet for transportation in print quality, clean the print head (see page 11). 14 Be sure to the printer case 5. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave...
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... 7. 17 See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. To find out which cartridge is on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. It flashes when the printer is ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. It...
... 7. 17 See page 16 for instructions on when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. To find out which cartridge is on accessing the dialog box. ■ Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280 > EPSON StatusMonitor. It flashes when the printer is ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. It...
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...printer. 3. Another possibility is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer or application software may have a problem with your printer... and computer. Try the suggestions in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. The printer...Solutions" beginning on your printer. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn the printer off . see page 5.)... Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head; Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer ...
...printer. 3. Another possibility is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your printer or application software may have a problem with your printer... and computer. Try the suggestions in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. The printer...Solutions" beginning on your printer. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn the printer off . see page 5.)... Printer Check You can run a printer check to clean the print head; Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer ...
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... computer manufacturer. ■ If you're printing over a network, see page 5. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. ■ If you 've upgraded your Windows online help system for use on... don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; If it's not working properly. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on your printer for details. select Ignore or Warn instead. ■ Make sure Windows XP, Me, 2000, or 98...
... computer manufacturer. ■ If you're printing over a network, see page 5. ■ The printer won't operate properly if it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are installed correctly. ■ If you 've upgraded your Windows online help system for use on... don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; If it's not working properly. To clean the print head, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on your printer for details. select Ignore or Warn instead. ■ Make sure Windows XP, Me, 2000, or 98...
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...run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you loaded; See your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on . Print Quality Problems ...the paper is too slow. see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need more than the minimum requirements listed. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 32 ... fastest printing, try these settings are on the Print Settings window. ■ If you need cleaning; In Macintosh OS X, these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your computer documentation or ...
...run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open applications that you loaded; See your document doesn't include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to : ■ Clear space on . Print Quality Problems ...the paper is too slow. see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need more than the minimum requirements listed. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 32 ... fastest printing, try these settings are on the Print Settings window. ■ If you need cleaning; In Macintosh OS X, these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your computer documentation or ...
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...paper or envelopes. If you 're printing on -screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may smear. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may also need cleaning; Your printout is faint or has gaps in the on transparencies. You may be face up).... paper thickness lever position. Set the lever to the 0 position. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it 's in the printer software. ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the + position when you print on ink.
...paper or envelopes. If you 're printing on -screen Reference Guide. ■ The print head nozzles may smear. See page 11 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may also need cleaning; Your printout is faint or has gaps in the on transparencies. You may be face up).... paper thickness lever position. Set the lever to the 0 position. If it 's damp or curled, reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it 's in the printer software. ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the + position when you print on ink.
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... Print description, 2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with plug-in , 39 to 42 ICM setting, 25 Image, resizing, 28 Incorrect characters, 65 Incorrect colors, 62 Ink cartridge replacing, 45 to 48 safety instructions, 72 Ink jet transparencies, 32 Ink level, 18, 20, 45, 47, 55 Ink setting, 17,...printer, 59 Nozzle check pattern, 44 to 45 Help, EPSON, 67 High Speed setting, 60 Holding a print job, 18, 21, 24 I ICC profiles, using with P.I.M. II Plug-in for Photoshop, 39 to 42 F Faint images, 61 Film Factory, 35 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting, 64 G Gamma setting, 26, 30 Glossy media, 32 H Head Cleaning...
... Print description, 2 with Film Factory, 35 to 38 with plug-in , 39 to 42 ICM setting, 25 Image, resizing, 28 Incorrect characters, 65 Incorrect colors, 62 Ink cartridge replacing, 45 to 48 safety instructions, 72 Ink jet transparencies, 32 Ink level, 18, 20, 45, 47, 55 Ink setting, 17,...printer, 59 Nozzle check pattern, 44 to 45 Help, EPSON, 67 High Speed setting, 60 Holding a print job, 18, 21, 24 I ICC profiles, using with P.I.M. II Plug-in for Photoshop, 39 to 42 F Faint images, 61 Film Factory, 35 to 39 Flip Horizontal setting, 64 G Gamma setting, 26, 30 Glossy media, 32 H Head Cleaning...
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...27 S Safety instructions, 71 to 72 Saving settings, 24, 26, 31 Self adhesive sheets, 32 Service, 67 to 68 Slow printing, 60 Smears, 61 Software photo, 3, 68 problems, solving, 58 to 59 uninstalling, 65 to 66 updates, 53 Source, Paper, 19, 27, 37 sRGB setting, 25 Stickers, 32 Support... 68 Thickness lever, 61 Transfer Paper, Iron-On, 32, 64 Transparencies, 32 Transporting printer, 52 Troubleshooting, 53 to 65 U Uninstalling software, 65 to 66 Updates, software, 53 USB, 66, 69, 70 Utilities Head Cleaning, 43 to 45 Print Head Alignment, 49 to 50 W Watermark, adding, 20, 28 Windows basic printing, 16...
...27 S Safety instructions, 71 to 72 Saving settings, 24, 26, 31 Self adhesive sheets, 32 Service, 67 to 68 Slow printing, 60 Smears, 61 Software photo, 3, 68 problems, solving, 58 to 59 uninstalling, 65 to 66 updates, 53 Source, Paper, 19, 27, 37 sRGB setting, 25 Stickers, 32 Support... 68 Thickness lever, 61 Transfer Paper, Iron-On, 32, 64 Transparencies, 32 Transporting printer, 52 Troubleshooting, 53 to 65 U Uninstalling software, 65 to 66 Updates, software, 53 USB, 66, 69, 70 Utilities Head Cleaning, 43 to 45 Print Head Alignment, 49 to 50 W Watermark, adding, 20, 28 Windows basic printing, 16...
Printer Basics (For use with printer drivers posted on 10/20/04)
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... YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 38 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 39 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 40 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46 PROBLEM SOLVING 47 Printer Parts 48 Diagnosing Printer Problems 49 Checking the Control Panel Lights 49 Running a Printer...
... YOUR PRINTER 37 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 38 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 39 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 40 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning the Printer 45 Transporting the Printer 46 PROBLEM SOLVING 47 Printer Parts 48 Diagnosing Printer Problems 49 Checking the Control Panel Lights 49 Running a Printer...
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This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is off). This unclogs the nozzles so they can decline. You can also clean the print head by holding down the b maintenance button on the control panel for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink...
This section explains how to clean the print head using the printer's Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method when the printer is off). This unclogs the nozzles so they can decline. You can also clean the print head by holding down the b maintenance button on the control panel for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink...
Printer Basics (For use with printer drivers posted on 10/20/04)
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...Open the Applications folder on the screen to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 38 Maintaining Your Printer Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in its lines, click Finish. Follow the instructions on your ...hard drive. The nozzle check pattern prints (see any dried ink to clean the print head. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning...
...Open the Applications folder on the screen to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 38 Maintaining Your Printer Double-click EPSON Printer Utility and select SP 1280 in its lines, click Finish. Follow the instructions on your ...hard drive. The nozzle check pattern prints (see any dried ink to clean the print head. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning...
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Epson accessories, 40, 60 help, 60 papers, 33 PhotoCenter, 7 SoundAdvice, 60 Store, 40, 60 support site, 47 warranty, 68 to 69 Error lights, 48 to 50 ... prints, 56 Greeting cards, 33 GretagMacbeth Eye-One Share, 8, 61 H Head Cleaning utility, 37 to 38 Heavyweight matte paper, 33 Help, Epson, 60 High Speed setting, 54 Holding a print job, 22, 26 I ICC profiles, 7 ICM setting, 27 Image, resizing, 30 Incorrect characters, 58 colors, 56 margins, 58 Ink cartridges ordering, 40 replacing, 39 to...
Epson accessories, 40, 60 help, 60 papers, 33 PhotoCenter, 7 SoundAdvice, 60 Store, 40, 60 support site, 47 warranty, 68 to 69 Error lights, 48 to 50 ... prints, 56 Greeting cards, 33 GretagMacbeth Eye-One Share, 8, 61 H Head Cleaning utility, 37 to 38 Heavyweight matte paper, 33 Help, Epson, 60 High Speed setting, 54 Holding a print job, 22, 26 I ICC profiles, 7 ICM setting, 27 Image, resizing, 30 Incorrect characters, 58 colors, 56 margins, 58 Ink cartridges ordering, 40 replacing, 39 to...
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U Uninstalling software, 59 Updates, software, 47 USB cable, 63 Utilities Head Cleaning, 37 to 38 Print Head Alignment, 43 to 44 W Warranty, 68 to 69 Watermark, adding, 30 Windows advanced printing, 27 to 30 basic printing, 20 to 22 cancelling printing, 22 customizing print settings, 27 to 30 default settings, 22 layout settings, 30 Media Type setting, 21, 33 printer status, 22 saving your settings, 28 to 29 setting highest resolution, 28 system requirements, 63 USB cable, 63 World Wide Web, 60 Index 75
U Uninstalling software, 59 Updates, software, 47 USB cable, 63 Utilities Head Cleaning, 37 to 38 Print Head Alignment, 43 to 44 W Warranty, 68 to 69 Watermark, adding, 30 Windows advanced printing, 27 to 30 basic printing, 20 to 22 cancelling printing, 22 customizing print settings, 27 to 30 default settings, 22 layout settings, 30 Media Type setting, 21, 33 printer status, 22 saving your settings, 28 to 29 setting highest resolution, 28 system requirements, 63 USB cable, 63 World Wide Web, 60 Index 75
Product Information Guide
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... ink to clean the print head: 1. Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head Follow these steps to run a nozzle check to Settings, then select Printers. This unclogs the nozzles so they can also turn on the color clamp.) 8. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow...dots, click Finish. Never turn on the screen to clean the print head again. EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 1/01 Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. Make sure paper is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If your printer at least once a month to press a little more...
... ink to clean the print head: 1. Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head Follow these steps to run a nozzle check to Settings, then select Printers. This unclogs the nozzles so they can also turn on the color clamp.) 8. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow...dots, click Finish. Never turn on the screen to clean the print head again. EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 1/01 Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. Make sure paper is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If your printer at least once a month to press a little more...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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4. When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your print head 5. Follow the on your Printer Basics book or on-screen Reference Guide. 6. Double-click one...
4. When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your print head 5. Follow the on your Printer Basics book or on-screen Reference Guide. 6. Double-click one...