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.... Check the message that doesn't work, turn the printer on again. If the lights are faint, clean the print head as described below. Press the ) paper button to see if the print head needs cleaning. Then turn on the printer. If you have a replacement cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Checking the Printer Lights The lights on the front of the print...
.... Check the message that doesn't work, turn the printer on again. If the lights are faint, clean the print head as described below. Press the ) paper button to see if the print head needs cleaning. Then turn on the printer. If you have a replacement cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Checking the Printer Lights The lights on the front of the print...
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...need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 9 If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean and follow the on page 8.) 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, ...to replace a cartridge.) 2. Using the Printer Buttons to Clean the Print Head 1. Cleaning takes about two minutes. You can deliver ink properly. Before you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. You see any dried ink to Check the Print Head Nozzles 1. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Using Your Computer to soften.
...need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 9 If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean and follow the on page 8.) 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, ...to replace a cartridge.) 2. Using the Printer Buttons to Clean the Print Head 1. Cleaning takes about two minutes. You can deliver ink properly. Before you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. You see any dried ink to Check the Print Head Nozzles 1. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Using Your Computer to soften.
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... lines, enter its number in the printer. 1. Select Print Head Alignment. Select SP 1400 Series in a set , if you align the print head, make sure paper is printing. 6. Click Realignment, then click Print to be cleaned: 5. Click Next, then click Print to clean the print head again. Look at least 6 hours. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 4. If there are still gaps...
... lines, enter its number in the printer. 1. Select Print Head Alignment. Select SP 1400 Series in a set , if you align the print head, make sure paper is printing. 6. Click Realignment, then click Print to be cleaned: 5. Click Next, then click Print to clean the print head again. Look at least 6 hours. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 4. If there are still gaps...
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...doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you handle used ink cartridges; Other products may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Caution: After bringing an ink cartridge inside from an Epson authorized reseller. This could damage the print head. Checking the Ink ... you which you have received an "Ink low" message), you cannot reuse it. 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 11 You see a window like the following : ❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of first installing them. Ink Cartridge Precautions...
...doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you handle used ink cartridges; Other products may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Caution: After bringing an ink cartridge inside from an Epson authorized reseller. This could damage the print head. Checking the Ink ... you which you have received an "Ink low" message), you cannot reuse it. 1/07 Epson Stylus Photo 1400 - 11 You see a window like the following : ❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of first installing them. Ink Cartridge Precautions...
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...shown to clean the print head. ❏ If one of the cartridge. Press the H ink button again. If more than one session. If ink gets in one cartridge is not inserted in the print head nozzles may prevent normal operation and printing. 12 - Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 ... hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges, the print head moves to install the ink. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or...
...shown to clean the print head. ❏ If one of the cartridge. Press the H ink button again. If more than one session. If ink gets in one cartridge is not inserted in the print head nozzles may prevent normal operation and printing. 12 - Epson Stylus Photo 1400 1/07 ... hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges, the print head moves to install the ink. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or...
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... original box or one of a similar size. Repack the printer in print quality, clean the print head; After transporting the printer, plug it upside down, or ink may prevent the printer from the sheet feeder and close the tray. 4. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in the original box using...
... original box or one of a similar size. Repack the printer in print quality, clean the print head; After transporting the printer, plug it upside down, or ink may prevent the printer from the sheet feeder and close the tray. 4. Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in the original box using...
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...Installing Ink Cartridges 53 Aligning the Print Head 57 Cleaning the Printer 58 Transporting the Printer 59 Solving Problems 61 Diagnosing Printer Problems 61 Running a Printer Check 63 Problems and Solutions 64 Setup and Software Installation Problems 64 Printer Problems 65 Print Quality Problems 67 ...Problems with Paper Feeding 69 CD/DVD Printing Problems 71 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 72 Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh 74 Where To Get Help 75 Epson Technical Support 75...
...Installing Ink Cartridges 53 Aligning the Print Head 57 Cleaning the Printer 58 Transporting the Printer 59 Solving Problems 61 Diagnosing Printer Problems 61 Running a Printer Check 63 Problems and Solutions 64 Setup and Software Installation Problems 64 Printer Problems 65 Print Quality Problems 67 ...Problems with Paper Feeding 69 CD/DVD Printing Problems 71 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 72 Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh 74 Where To Get Help 75 Epson Technical Support 75...
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... in these sections to keep your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 in great shape and transport it, if necessary. ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" below . Before you need to see page 50 for details.) 2. see if the print head needs cleaning. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 1. Select Nozzle Check. Make sure the...
... in these sections to keep your Epson Stylus Photo 1400 in great shape and transport it, if necessary. ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" below . Before you need to see page 50 for details.) 2. see if the print head needs cleaning. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 1. Select Nozzle Check. Make sure the...
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... the screen to clean the print head. This saves ink. Caution: When you clean the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. If there are missing, you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first to confirm that the print head needs to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility. You can...
... the screen to clean the print head. This saves ink. Caution: When you clean the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. If there are missing, you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first to confirm that the print head needs to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning Utility. You can...
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Select Head Cleaning. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red H ink light is loaded in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in the printer, click Print Nozzle Check Pattern, then ... head does not need to clean the print head again. This allows any improvement after cleaning four times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer list, click OK, then select Head Cleaning. 3. Cleaning the Print Head 49 Select SP 1400 Series in progress. The printer cleans the print head and...
Select Head Cleaning. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red H ink light is loaded in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in the printer, click Print Nozzle Check Pattern, then ... head does not need to clean the print head again. This allows any improvement after cleaning four times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer list, click OK, then select Head Cleaning. 3. Cleaning the Print Head 49 Select SP 1400 Series in progress. The printer cleans the print head and...
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...'ll also see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in the lower right corner of your printer, click Information. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is more than six months old, you... may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. You see a window like this one of the following: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon...
...'ll also see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in the lower right corner of your printer, click Information. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is more than six months old, you... may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. You see a window like this one of the following: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon...
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...to step 6. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer. 2. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 53 Press the H ink button. Go to step ...Caution: Don't hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you have a new ink cartridge before you are vacuum packed to clean the print head. Once you start to maintain reliability. 1. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you...
...to step 6. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer. 2. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing an Ink Cartridge 53 Press the H ink button. Go to step ...Caution: Don't hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you have a new ink cartridge before you are vacuum packed to clean the print head. Once you start to maintain reliability. 1. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you...
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Note: You may need to clean the print head. Make sure the ) paper and H ink lights are low on . 4. Select SP 1400 Series in your printouts if your cartridges are not flashing or on ink or you see a pattern with no streaks or lines, enter its number ... or streaks, select the pattern that looks the best. If every pattern in the corresponding box on the printer. 2. Turn on the screen. Select Print Head Alignment. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Look at the three sets of plain, letter-size paper. 3. Before you may also see lines...
Note: You may need to clean the print head. Make sure the ) paper and H ink lights are low on . 4. Select SP 1400 Series in your printouts if your cartridges are not flashing or on ink or you see a pattern with no streaks or lines, enter its number ... or streaks, select the pattern that looks the best. If every pattern in the corresponding box on the printer. 2. Turn on the screen. Select Print Head Alignment. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Look at the three sets of plain, letter-size paper. 3. Before you may also see lines...
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...any paper from the electrical outlet. If you must prepare it upside down, or ink may prevent the printer from printing. 1. if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head (see page 48); Caution: Leave the ink cartridges installed. Push in the output tray extensions and ...close the paper support. 3. Then disconnect the USB cable from the cartridges. Transporting the Printer 59 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 57). Removing the cartridges can dry out the print...
...any paper from the electrical outlet. If you must prepare it upside down, or ink may prevent the printer from printing. 1. if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head (see page 48); Caution: Leave the ink cartridges installed. Push in the output tray extensions and ...close the paper support. 3. Then disconnect the USB cable from the cartridges. Transporting the Printer 59 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 57). Removing the cartridges can dry out the print...
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...cleaning the print head, or a camera is not inserted. Follow the instructions beginning on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is connected to insert the tray, then press the ) paper button. If you're printing on page 35 to the PictBridge port. Solving Problems 61 Solving Problems If your Epson Stylus Photo 1400... has any problems, see these sections for solutions: ■ "Diagnosing Printer Problems" below ) or run a printer check (see page 63). If you need to uninstall and reinstall...
...cleaning the print head, or a camera is not inserted. Follow the instructions beginning on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is connected to insert the tray, then press the ) paper button. If you're printing on page 35 to the PictBridge port. Solving Problems 61 Solving Problems If your Epson Stylus Photo 1400... has any problems, see these sections for solutions: ■ "Diagnosing Printer Problems" below ) or run a printer check (see page 63). If you need to uninstall and reinstall...
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...in the printer. 1. Turn off both the printer and computer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" on page 75. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check, make sure the CD/DVD tray is loaded in the printer. 3. Before you need to clean the print head as ...described in your software settings, the USB cable, or your computer, or your printer. Then reconnect the USB cable and turn on your printer and computer. ■ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in "Where To Get Help" on page 64. If nothing works, contact Epson...
...in the printer. 1. Turn off both the printer and computer. Try the suggestions in "Problems and Solutions" on page 75. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check, make sure the CD/DVD tray is loaded in the printer. 3. Before you need to clean the print head as ...described in your software settings, the USB cable, or your computer, or your printer. Then reconnect the USB cable and turn on your printer and computer. ■ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in "Where To Get Help" on page 64. If nothing works, contact Epson...
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... prints. ■ If you turn it on or after it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in the Page Setup and Print windows. ■ The print head nozzles may also need to: ■ Clear space on page 77. see page 48 for instructions. ■ Make... (RAM). You may need more than the minimum requirements listed. Make sure your printer is connected to Speed (Macintosh). ■ If your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open programs that you need cleaning; For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Set the Quality Option to...
... prints. ■ If you turn it on or after it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in the Page Setup and Print windows. ■ The print head nozzles may also need to: ■ Clear space on page 77. see page 48 for instructions. ■ Make... (RAM). You may need more than the minimum requirements listed. Make sure your printer is connected to Speed (Macintosh). ■ If your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open programs that you need cleaning; For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Set the Quality Option to...
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... You see page 48 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of genuine Epson inks. see page 57 for instructions. ■ Align the print head; see page 20 for instructions. Problems and Solutions 67 see page 27 for guidelines. ...loaded; see page 17 (Windows) or page 24 (Macintosh) for instructions. ■ Make sure you're using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use them within six months after you open the packages. ■ If you have a Macintosh,... side should be face-up . see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning;
... You see page 48 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of genuine Epson inks. see page 57 for instructions. ■ Align the print head; see page 20 for instructions. Problems and Solutions 67 see page 27 for guidelines. ...loaded; see page 17 (Windows) or page 24 (Macintosh) for instructions. ■ Make sure you're using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use them within six months after you open the packages. ■ If you have a Macintosh,... side should be face-up . see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning;
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...your printout may cause your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face-down. ■ Make sure you're using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use genuine Epson paper. see page 50. ■ Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you must replace an ink cartridge... in all directions. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; To replace an ink cartridge, see page 48 for a few hours to allow the ink to pause and leave an uneven surface on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in the middle of a print job, the...
...your printout may cause your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face-down. ■ Make sure you're using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use genuine Epson paper. see page 50. ■ Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you must replace an ink cartridge... in all directions. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; To replace an ink cartridge, see page 48 for a few hours to allow the ink to pause and leave an uneven surface on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in the middle of a print job, the...
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G Grainy prints, 69 H Head Cleaning utility, 48 to 49 Help, Epson, 75 to 76 I Incorrect characters, 73 Incorrect colors, 69 Incorrect margins, 72 Ink cartridge ordering, 51 replacing, 50 to 56 safety instructions, 52, 79 to 80 status, 50 to 51 Ink status, checking, ... X 10.3 and 10.4, 23 to 25 OS X 10.5 (Leopard), 20 to 23 printing, 20 to 26 system requirements, 77 uninstalling software, 74 to 75 Maintaining printer, 47 to 59 Marginless printing, 28 to 33 Margins, incorrect, 72 Media Type setting, 27 Mirror image, 72 Monitoring ink status, 50 to 51 Monitoring...
G Grainy prints, 69 H Head Cleaning utility, 48 to 49 Help, Epson, 75 to 76 I Incorrect characters, 73 Incorrect colors, 69 Incorrect margins, 72 Ink cartridge ordering, 51 replacing, 50 to 56 safety instructions, 52, 79 to 80 status, 50 to 51 Ink status, checking, ... X 10.3 and 10.4, 23 to 25 OS X 10.5 (Leopard), 20 to 23 printing, 20 to 26 system requirements, 77 uninstalling software, 74 to 75 Maintaining printer, 47 to 59 Marginless printing, 28 to 33 Margins, incorrect, 72 Media Type setting, 27 Mirror image, 72 Monitoring ink status, 50 to 51 Monitoring...