Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality Halftoning Generates fast, color-accurate results with smooth transitions and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers...
... Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality Halftoning Generates fast, color-accurate results with smooth transitions and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers...
User Manual - USB/Parallel Kit
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... adapter with the printer driver software that came with the iMac, you must use the adapter with your printer. Contact Apple Computer if you have problems installing this booklet for instructions on unpacking, installing ink cartridges, and loading paper. Then return to this update. 8 Then go to the section explaining how to connect the cable to install the printer software that came on the USB Printer Software CD-ROM. To use the USB/Parallel Adapter printer driver software. If so, turn...
... adapter with the printer driver software that came with the iMac, you must use the adapter with your printer. Contact Apple Computer if you have problems installing this booklet for instructions on unpacking, installing ink cartridges, and loading paper. Then return to this update. 8 Then go to the section explaining how to connect the cable to install the printer software that came on the USB Printer Software CD-ROM. To use the USB/Parallel Adapter printer driver software. If so, turn...
User Manual - USB/Parallel Kit
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... Apple menu. 13 Click OK. 3 Insert the EPSON USB Printer Software CD-ROM. 4 Double-click the Installer icon for your printer, then click Continue. 5 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver and utilities, and select a default paper size. 6 After installation is complete, click Restart to install the USB printer driver software: 1 Turn on your iMac and wait until you see a message that came with the printer driver software that the computer can 't use the printer driver software...
... Apple menu. 13 Click OK. 3 Insert the EPSON USB Printer Software CD-ROM. 4 Double-click the Installer icon for your printer, then click Continue. 5 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver and utilities, and select a default paper size. 6 After installation is complete, click Restart to install the USB printer driver software: 1 Turn on your iMac and wait until you see a message that came with the printer driver software that the computer can 't use the printer driver software...
User Manual - USB/Parallel Kit
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... 't use the USB printer software to connect the printer to your computer via the parallel port, if you want. If you're performing a new installation Don't install the printer driver software that came with your printer. (They may be in a document called Start Here, Getting Started, or Quick Setup.) 24 If you don't want to install any creative applications that came with your printer. You can use this driver software with your USB/Parallel adapter. Note...
... 't use the USB printer software to connect the printer to your computer via the parallel port, if you want. If you're performing a new installation Don't install the printer driver software that came with your printer. (They may be in a document called Start Here, Getting Started, or Quick Setup.) 24 If you don't want to install any creative applications that came with your printer. You can use this driver software with your USB/Parallel adapter. Note...
Product Brochure
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... (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Production/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 1520 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Banner paper kit Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server Adobe PostScript Level 2 software EPSON Stylus RIP-MAC EPSON Stylus RIP-PC C211001 SO20108 SO20089 C811011 C823572 C842331 C842351 Warranty Two year limited in text and graphic modes Printable Area Top margin .12" Right margin .12" Left margin .12" Bottom margin .54" Paper Capacity Input paper tray Output paper tray 100 sheets/l0 envelopes 30 sheets Paper Handling Single sheets From 4" x 4" to 17...
... (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Production/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 1520 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge Banner paper kit Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server Adobe PostScript Level 2 software EPSON Stylus RIP-MAC EPSON Stylus RIP-PC C211001 SO20108 SO20089 C811011 C823572 C842331 C842351 Warranty Two year limited in text and graphic modes Printable Area Top margin .12" Right margin .12" Left margin .12" Bottom margin .54" Paper Capacity Input paper tray Output paper tray 100 sheets/l0 envelopes 30 sheets Paper Handling Single sheets From 4" x 4" to 17...
Product Information Guide
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... need to select fonts. Select other font/pitch combinations using software commands. 2 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 128 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 192 nozzles, 64 of each color Printable columns and printing speeds Character pitch (characters per inch) 10 12 15 17 (10 condensed) 20 (12 condensed) Printing column 136 163 204 233 272 cps = characters per 1/3-inch line...
... need to select fonts. Select other font/pitch combinations using software commands. 2 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 128 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 192 nozzles, 64 of each color Printable columns and printing speeds Character pitch (characters per inch) 10 12 15 17 (10 condensed) 20 (12 condensed) Printing column 136 163 204 233 272 cps = characters per 1/3-inch line...
Product Information Guide
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... a replacement cartridge. When the Pause light flashes, your ink supply is low. t If the test pages don't print correctly, you need to the wrong position. Turn off the printer to eject it off the printer while it . Always press the Pause button and eject any additional paper, press Load/Eject to end the test. 6 - If the printer loaded any loaded paper first. 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 Turn off the light. Close the cover. After the second page prints, press the Pause button to resume...
... a replacement cartridge. When the Pause light flashes, your ink supply is low. t If the test pages don't print correctly, you need to the wrong position. Turn off the printer to eject it off the printer while it . Always press the Pause button and eject any additional paper, press Load/Eject to end the test. 6 - If the printer loaded any loaded paper first. 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 Turn off the light. Close the cover. After the second page prints, press the Pause button to resume...
Product Information Guide
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... finished changing settings, press Load/Eject if you choose. 4. The Cover Open light comes on . Don't remove the white portion. Load four or more sheets of the cartridge; Release the Micro Adjust D button when the Operate light comes on . 3. The printer prints instructions on top. The Operate and Ink Out lights come on and the ink cartridge holders move to turn on the sheets to the single sheet position. 2. black cartridge color cartridge Caution: You must completely remove the...
... finished changing settings, press Load/Eject if you choose. 4. The Cover Open light comes on . Don't remove the white portion. Load four or more sheets of the cartridge; Release the Micro Adjust D button when the Operate light comes on . 3. The printer prints instructions on top. The Operate and Ink Out lights come on and the ink cartridge holders move to turn on the sheets to the single sheet position. 2. black cartridge color cartridge Caution: You must completely remove the...
Product Information Guide
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... Pause button to replace an outdated cartridge, you can continue printing in black ink. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to turn off the printer. 7. To ensure good results, use up the ink cartridge clamps. Other products may turn off the Pause light. Make sure the printer is flashing. The Cover Open and Pause lights come on . Don't remove the white portion. then the Pause light stays on . Replacing an Ink Cartridge...
... Pause button to replace an outdated cartridge, you can continue printing in black ink. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to turn off the printer. 7. To ensure good results, use up the ink cartridge clamps. Other products may turn off the Pause light. Make sure the printer is flashing. The Cover Open and Pause lights come on . Don't remove the white portion. then the Pause light stays on . Replacing an Ink Cartridge...
Product Information Guide
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... print the document. If, however, the Pause light is still flashing after you were printing when the color ink ran out. Turn off and on the printer's control panel for your printer software. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 9 Press the Load/Eject button to the tear-off any print job you close the printer cover. Before you print, be sure to set the Ink setting to Color in your document to Black and change any paper in place. 9. Then turn the printer back on ; EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520...
... print the document. If, however, the Pause light is still flashing after you were printing when the color ink ran out. Turn off and on the printer's control panel for your printer software. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 9 Press the Load/Eject button to the tear-off any print job you close the printer cover. Before you print, be sure to set the Ink setting to Color in your document to Black and change any paper in place. 9. Then turn the printer back on ; EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520...
Product Information Guide
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...print heads: t The Head Cleaning utility in loading, load and print one sheet at a time with this name . . . Ink Jet Back Light Film Ink Jet Canvas Cloth * With multiple sheets loaded, the minimum top margin is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to load it 's transferred. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 You must also select the correct Media Type setting in your printer software . . . Setting the Thickness Lever Set the thickness lever beneath the printer's cover to the settings listed below . For complete paper loading instructions...
...print heads: t The Head Cleaning utility in loading, load and print one sheet at a time with this name . . . Ink Jet Back Light Film Ink Jet Canvas Cloth * With multiple sheets loaded, the minimum top margin is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to load it 's transferred. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 You must also select the correct Media Type setting in your printer software . . . Setting the Thickness Lever Set the thickness lever beneath the printer's cover to the settings listed below . For complete paper loading instructions...
Product Information Guide
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... vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. To clean the black print head, press the Alt and Cleaning B buttons. After the cleaning cycle is loaded in the previous sections. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 11 Access the Main printer settings dialog box. If your printout looks okay, you wish. 6. You may turn off . Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you 're using DOS or a network interface card, open an...
... vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. To clean the black print head, press the Alt and Cleaning B buttons. After the cleaning cycle is loaded in the previous sections. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 11 Access the Main printer settings dialog box. If your printout looks okay, you wish. 6. You may turn off . Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you 're using DOS or a network interface card, open an...
Product Information Guide
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... correctly for your paper's width. The printer prints instructions on 4. After five seconds, turn on the screen and select Next. Related Documentation TM-STYCLR1520 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Service Manual PL-STYCLR1520 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Parts Price List 4007159 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 User's Guide 4007158 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Quick Setup booklet 12 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM or diskette into a drive. 4. Turn off the printer to install the utility on the printer and load paper in the built-in sheet feeder, making...
... correctly for your paper's width. The printer prints instructions on 4. After five seconds, turn on the screen and select Next. Related Documentation TM-STYCLR1520 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Service Manual PL-STYCLR1520 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Parts Price List 4007159 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 User's Guide 4007158 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Quick Setup booklet 12 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM or diskette into a drive. 4. Turn off the printer to install the utility on the printer and load paper in the built-in sheet feeder, making...
User Manual
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... that support ADI plotter drivers. Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 1520 printer is fast and easy. You can even switch between printing on your printer. Support for details. lets you print on transfers, and backlit displays-or any size, including single sheets, continuous fold paper, and roll paper. See the README file on your monitor. You can also perform many printer maintenance procedures right from your printer with adjustable levels of ink jet media give you the best quality...
... that support ADI plotter drivers. Your EPSON Stylus® COLOR 1520 printer is fast and easy. You can even switch between printing on your printer. Support for details. lets you print on transfers, and backlit displays-or any size, including single sheets, continuous fold paper, and roll paper. See the README file on your monitor. You can also perform many printer maintenance procedures right from your printer with adjustable levels of ink jet media give you the best quality...
User Manual
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... for DOS, changing printer settings using default-setting mode, aligning the print heads, selecting character tables, and using printer commands. 3 Introduction Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster recommended) for installing the printer software from the CD-ROM At least 20MB of free hard disk space for everyday printing with Windows or Macintosh. Chapter 4, "Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing," explains how to manage print jobs, check printer status, and set up your printer. This User's Guide contains the following...
... for DOS, changing printer settings using default-setting mode, aligning the print heads, selecting character tables, and using printer commands. 3 Introduction Double-speed CD-ROM drive (quad-speed or faster recommended) for installing the printer software from the CD-ROM At least 20MB of free hard disk space for everyday printing with Windows or Macintosh. Chapter 4, "Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing," explains how to manage print jobs, check printer status, and set up your printer. This User's Guide contains the following...
User Manual
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Selecting Printer Software for DOS You select software for DOS Changing printer settings with default-setting mode Performing printer maintenance procedures, such as aligning the print heads Selecting character tables Using printer commands Note: To use your printer with them by following the instructions in the lists on the ADI plotter driver diskette or printer software CD-ROM. If EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 is not available, pick the first printer available in this chapter. Most...
Selecting Printer Software for DOS You select software for DOS Changing printer settings with default-setting mode Performing printer maintenance procedures, such as aligning the print heads Selecting character tables Using printer commands Note: To use your printer with them by following the instructions in the lists on the ADI plotter driver diskette or printer software CD-ROM. If EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 is not available, pick the first printer available in this chapter. Most...
User Manual
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... onto the platen. Caution: Use paper that's at 180 dpi, hold down the Load/Eject button and press the POperate button to Get Help" in the Introduction. Running a Self Test You can print a hex dump to identify possible communication problems. See page 7-3 for instructions. For the latest information, check the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Help program and the ReadMe file in the EPSON program group or folder. ...
... onto the platen. Caution: Use paper that's at 180 dpi, hold down the Load/Eject button and press the POperate button to Get Help" in the Introduction. Running a Self Test You can print a hex dump to identify possible communication problems. See page 7-3 for instructions. For the latest information, check the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Help program and the ReadMe file in the EPSON program group or folder. ...
User Manual
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... or missing colors. clogged. Possible cause The print head nozzles are Clean the print heads. Check the Ink Out B and Ink Out A lights to replace. The Media Type setting doesn't match the loaded paper. If you 're using default-setting mode (see which cartridge you 're using. Change the Ink setting to Black. Use the correct settings for your document type. See Chapter 2 for instructions). See Chapter 6 for instructions. See Chapter 1 for instructions. Remove the paper and reload it correctly for the media and feeder you 're printing with DOS, turn off...
... or missing colors. clogged. Possible cause The print head nozzles are Clean the print heads. Check the Ink Out B and Ink Out A lights to replace. The Media Type setting doesn't match the loaded paper. If you 're using default-setting mode (see which cartridge you 're using. Change the Ink setting to Black. Use the correct settings for your document type. See Chapter 2 for instructions). See Chapter 6 for instructions. See Chapter 1 for instructions. Remove the paper and reload it correctly for the media and feeder you 're printing with DOS, turn off...
User Manual
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... instructions. Possible cause Solution The print head nozzles are still blurry after you need adjustment. The ink cartridges are low Check the Ink Out B and Ink Out A lights to see if this solves the problem. you change paper, clean the print heads as described in Appendix C. The printed image is upside down , damaged, old, or dirty. You loaded special media without a support sheet. You tried to the + position and try loading your monitor screen. Try turning on the Network I /F setting...
... instructions. Possible cause Solution The print head nozzles are still blurry after you need adjustment. The ink cartridges are low Check the Ink Out B and Ink Out A lights to see if this solves the problem. you change paper, clean the print heads as described in Appendix C. The printed image is upside down , damaged, old, or dirty. You loaded special media without a support sheet. You tried to the + position and try loading your monitor screen. Try turning on the Network I /F setting...
User Manual
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...to 3-22 Contrast setting, 2-9 Control codes, 5-17 to 5-19, C-1 Control panel buttons, 1-13 to 1-14 default-setting mode, 5-3 to 5-7, 7-16, C-2 lights, 1-13 to 1-14, 7-1, 7-8 to 7-10 print head alignment, 6-9 print head cleaning, 6-3 using, 1-13 to 1-14, 7-1 Control Panels, Macintosh, 2-10 Current Settings box, 1-4, 1-11, 2-4 Custom paper size, 3-28 to 3-30 Custom settings color, 2-7 to 2-10 deleting, 2-12 print quality, 2-4 to 2-7 printing with, 2-1 to 2-13 project types, 2-3, 3-5 redefining, 2-13 saving, 2-11 to 2-12 special effects, 2-4 to 2-7 Customer Care Centers, EPSON, 5 Cut-off position...
...to 3-22 Contrast setting, 2-9 Control codes, 5-17 to 5-19, C-1 Control panel buttons, 1-13 to 1-14 default-setting mode, 5-3 to 5-7, 7-16, C-2 lights, 1-13 to 1-14, 7-1, 7-8 to 7-10 print head alignment, 6-9 print head cleaning, 6-3 using, 1-13 to 1-14, 7-1 Control Panels, Macintosh, 2-10 Current Settings box, 1-4, 1-11, 2-4 Custom paper size, 3-28 to 3-30 Custom settings color, 2-7 to 2-10 deleting, 2-12 print quality, 2-4 to 2-7 printing with, 2-1 to 2-13 project types, 2-3, 3-5 redefining, 2-13 saving, 2-11 to 2-12 special effects, 2-4 to 2-7 Customer Care Centers, EPSON, 5 Cut-off position...