Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... print quality without sacrificing print speed and without increasing the number of nozzles on the print head. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to achieve more inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth...
... print quality without sacrificing print speed and without increasing the number of nozzles on the print head. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to achieve more inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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.... Troubleshooting Make sure you're using the correct PostScript 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...
.... Troubleshooting Make sure you're using the correct PostScript 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...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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.... Solution Make sure you save your fonts are incorrectly installed. Run a self test on your system and selected in your printer documentation for instructions. 5-4 EPSON Stylus RIP takes a long time before printing starts Possible cause Your system needs more RAM. Complex jobs that use a large number...page 4-11 for faster processing of fonts will process faster with the print job. The print head nozzles are downloaded with more memory. If the page is missing a font, EPSON Stylus RIP will only process files in this folder, unless you save your PostScript print files with ...
.... Solution Make sure you save your fonts are incorrectly installed. Run a self test on your system and selected in your printer documentation for instructions. 5-4 EPSON Stylus RIP takes a long time before printing starts Possible cause Your system needs more RAM. Complex jobs that use a large number...page 4-11 for faster processing of fonts will process faster with the print job. The print head nozzles are downloaded with more memory. If the page is missing a font, EPSON Stylus RIP will only process files in this folder, unless you save your PostScript print files with ...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... allowing Font Substitution in your application. Follow the steps in Chapter 1 to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system and selected in your application's Page Setup dialog box. Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you use a font management utility, ... delete the tmp folder and the CPSPREFS file in your printer documentation for instructions on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are available for more colors are missing in your printout or it to print with the...
... allowing Font Substitution in your application. Follow the steps in Chapter 1 to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system and selected in your application's Page Setup dialog box. Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you use a font management utility, ... delete the tmp folder and the CPSPREFS file in your printer documentation for instructions on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are available for more colors are missing in your printout or it to print with the...
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The print head nozzles are enlarging the images. See your printer documentation for a set resolution and size. EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus RIP. EPS art files produce higher-quality images than bitmap art, especially when enlarged. You're having trouble printing from.... Troubleshooting Your printed output has white lines Possible cause Your screen saver is not in a smaller size. Solution Place EPS or TIFF files on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary.
The print head nozzles are enlarging the images. See your printer documentation for a set resolution and size. EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus RIP. EPS art files produce higher-quality images than bitmap art, especially when enlarged. You're having trouble printing from.... Troubleshooting Your printed output has white lines Possible cause Your screen saver is not in a smaller size. Solution Place EPS or TIFF files on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary.
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... 4-8 to 4-9 Media(Quality) setting Macintosh, 2-13 Windows, 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, ..., 2-14 Windows, 4-7 Peer-to-peer network, 4 PostScript driver, installing, 3-5 to 3-10 PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences... 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 cancelling, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 managing, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 ...
... 4-8 to 4-9 Media(Quality) setting Macintosh, 2-13 Windows, 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, ..., 2-14 Windows, 4-7 Peer-to-peer network, 4 PostScript driver, installing, 3-5 to 3-10 PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences... 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 cancelling, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 managing, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 ...
Product Brochure
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...color) Two years from DOS) Bitmap LQ fonts EPSON Roman, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Courier, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Script Scalable fonts (8-32pts.) EPSON Roman, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Roman T, EPSON Sans Serif H Character tables 14 international character sets; 1 legal character set Sound Level 45 dB(A) (ISO 7779) Printer Language EPSON...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 ...
...color) Two years from DOS) Bitmap LQ fonts EPSON Roman, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Courier, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Script Scalable fonts (8-32pts.) EPSON Roman, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Roman T, EPSON Sans Serif H Character tables 14 international character sets; 1 legal character set Sound Level 45 dB(A) (ISO 7779) Printer Language EPSON...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 ...
Product Information Guide
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...inch (9.0 mm). When loading multiple sheets of the paper size or feeder you clean the print head. ** It thaws and is usable after opening package at 77 °F (25 °C) ...-22 to 140 °F (-30 to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge Specification (S020108) Color ink cartridge (S020089) Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Print capacity...0.12 inch (3.0 mm). BL, BR: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 Envelopes A BL BR C A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm); ...
...inch (9.0 mm). When loading multiple sheets of the paper size or feeder you clean the print head. ** It thaws and is usable after opening package at 77 °F (25 °C) ...-22 to 140 °F (-30 to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge Specification (S020108) Color ink cartridge (S020089) Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Print capacity...0.12 inch (3.0 mm). BL, BR: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 Envelopes A BL BR C A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm); ...
Product Information Guide
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... If you need to replace the ink cartridge. Follow these steps to resume. Then repeat this chapter for 5 seconds. If the printer loaded any loaded paper first. 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 If the Pause light is on , you have a problem with other lights during other source. Press the Pause button to...supply is charging ink, cleaning the print heads, or performing another operation. Load several sheets of Load/Eject.) The first page prints on . Caution: Use paper that's at 180 dpi, hold down the LF/FF button while turning on the printer instead of paper in the built-in ...
... If you need to replace the ink cartridge. Follow these steps to resume. Then repeat this chapter for 5 seconds. If the printer loaded any loaded paper first. 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97 If the Pause light is on , you have a problem with other lights during other source. Press the Pause button to...supply is charging ink, cleaning the print heads, or performing another operation. Load several sheets of Load/Eject.) The first page prints on . Caution: Use paper that's at 180 dpi, hold down the LF/FF button while turning on the printer instead of paper in the built-in ...
Product Information Guide
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...Pause lights come on . Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print heads by EPSON's warranty. Do not remove the clear seal from the top of the tape seal on ink. black cartridge color cartridge 8 - ink cartridge clamp Warning: If ink gets...off the printer or interrupt this important process or you can continue printing in place. ink will permanently damage the cartridge. Close the printer cover. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When an Ink Out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is flashing or on . EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97...
...Pause lights come on . Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print heads by EPSON's warranty. Do not remove the clear seal from the top of the tape seal on ink. black cartridge color cartridge 8 - ink cartridge clamp Warning: If ink gets...off the printer or interrupt this important process or you can continue printing in place. ink will permanently damage the cartridge. Close the printer cover. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When an Ink Out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is flashing or on . EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 4. EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 5/97...
Product Information Guide
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...open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it 's finished, the Pause light stays on again to replace. The printer moves the print heads and begins charging the ink delivery system. (Even if you don't press the button, ink charging begins 60 seconds after 10 ... the tear-off and resume printing. Tear off the printer. Access the printer software in your application. To switch back to Color in your printer software. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 9 Before you print, be sure to set the Ink setting to color printing, follow the steps beginning on whether you may...
...open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it 's finished, the Pause light stays on again to replace. The printer moves the print heads and begins charging the ink delivery system. (Even if you don't press the button, ink charging begins 60 seconds after 10 ... the tear-off and resume printing. Tear off the printer. Access the printer software in your application. To switch back to Color in your printer software. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 9 Before you print, be sure to set the Ink setting to color printing, follow the steps beginning on whether you may...
Product Information Guide
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... can use the Head Cleaning utility 10 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Using Special Media Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to clean the print heads. EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Canvas Cloth Load a maximum of the following to clean the print heads: t The Head Cleaning utility in your printer software (when the...
... can use the Head Cleaning utility 10 - EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Using Special Media Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need to clean the print heads. EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film EPSON Ink Jet Canvas Cloth Load a maximum of the following to clean the print heads: t The Head Cleaning utility in your printer software (when the...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to run a nozzle check. If, however, the Pause light flashes for more than five minutes after the printer has stopped moving or making any noise, you need to the printer: 1. To clean the color print head, make sure the Ink Out... and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the previous sections. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 11 If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above . If any dots are missing, clean the print heads again, as explained in the dot pattern.
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to run a nozzle check. If, however, the Pause light flashes for more than five minutes after the printer has stopped moving or making any noise, you need to the printer: 1. To clean the color print head, make sure the Ink Out... and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the previous sections. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 - 11 If your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above . If any dots are missing, clean the print heads again, as explained in the dot pattern.
Product Information Guide
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... correct alignment. 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 - Follow these steps: 1. Once the utility is positioned correctly for the utility. Then follow the instructions on the control panel indicate your print heads. The printer loads a sheet of your computer...
... correct alignment. 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 - Follow these steps: 1. Once the utility is positioned correctly for the utility. Then follow the instructions on the control panel indicate your print heads. The printer loads a sheet of your computer...
User Manual
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...a Macintosh 4-6 Using EPSON Monitor2 4-6 Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-7 Network Printing on a PC 4-9 Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0 Systems 4-9 Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 3.51 Systems 4-10 Using the Printer Software's Built-in ... Printer 4-14 Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk 4-14 5 Using Your Printer with DOS Selecting Printer Software for DOS 5-1 Changing Printer Settings with Default-Setting Mode 5-3 Entering Default-Setting Mode 5-3 List of Default-Setting Options 5-5 Maintaining the Printer 5-7 Aligning the Print Heads with...
...a Macintosh 4-6 Using EPSON Monitor2 4-6 Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-7 Network Printing on a PC 4-9 Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 4.0 Systems 4-9 Connecting to the Printer on Windows NT 3.51 Systems 4-10 Using the Printer Software's Built-in ... Printer 4-14 Setting Up the Printer for AppleTalk 4-14 5 Using Your Printer with DOS Selecting Printer Software for DOS 5-1 Changing Printer Settings with Default-Setting Mode 5-3 Entering Default-Setting Mode 5-3 List of Default-Setting Options 5-5 Maintaining the Printer 5-7 Aligning the Print Heads with...
User Manual
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... an Ink Cartridge 6-4 Removing and Installing an Ink Cartridge 6-5 Printing in Black Ink with an Empty Color Cartridge 6-7 Aligning the Print Heads 6-8 Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 6-8 Using the Control Panel 6-9 Cleaning the Printer 6-10 Transporting the Printer 6-10 7 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems 7-1 Running a Self Test 7-2 Printing a Hex Dump 7-3 Improving Print Quality 7-4 Solving Printing Problems...
... an Ink Cartridge 6-4 Removing and Installing an Ink Cartridge 6-5 Printing in Black Ink with an Empty Color Cartridge 6-7 Aligning the Print Heads 6-8 Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 6-8 Using the Control Panel 6-9 Cleaning the Printer 6-10 Transporting the Printer 6-10 7 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems 7-1 Running a Self Test 7-2 Printing a Hex Dump 7-3 Improving Print Quality 7-4 Solving Printing Problems...
User Manual
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... that closely match the colors on the ADI plotter driver diskette or printer software CD-ROM for business communication pieces-such as cleaning and aligning the print heads. Using resolutions up your computer, such as presentations, signs, banners, maps, color comps, checkplots, iron-...details. The ADI plotter driver lets you use your monitor. lets you create. You can guide you through printer operations in paper feeding options, the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 lets you print on transfers, and backlit displays-or any size, including single sheets, continuous fold paper,...
... that closely match the colors on the ADI plotter driver diskette or printer software CD-ROM for business communication pieces-such as cleaning and aligning the print heads. Using resolutions up your computer, such as presentations, signs, banners, maps, color comps, checkplots, iron-...details. The ADI plotter driver lets you use your monitor. lets you create. You can guide you through printer operations in paper feeding options, the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520 lets you print on transfers, and backlit displays-or any size, including single sheets, continuous fold paper,...
User Manual
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... job and instructions for everyday printing with DOS applications, including selecting printer software 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...booklet. Chapter 2, "Custom Printing," tells you how to use your system for print quality, special effects, and color management. Chapter 5, "Using Your Printer with custom settings for network printing. Chapter 4, "Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing," explains how to print ...
... job and instructions for everyday printing with DOS applications, including selecting printer software 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...booklet. Chapter 2, "Custom Printing," tells you how to use your system for print quality, special effects, and color management. Chapter 5, "Using Your Printer with custom settings for network printing. Chapter 4, "Managing Print Jobs and Network Printing," explains how to print ...
User Manual
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...program to print HPGL or HPGL/2 plotter files on your printer. Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting," provides solutions for great printing. 4 Appendix C, "Specifications," provides the technical details on your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media. Tips contain additional hints for any printing problems ...carefully to your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Appendix A, "Using Optional Interfaces," lists the optional interface boards and gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning...
...program to print HPGL or HPGL/2 plotter files on your printer. Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting," provides solutions for great printing. 4 Appendix C, "Specifications," provides the technical details on your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media. Tips contain additional hints for any printing problems ...carefully to your printer. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Appendix A, "Using Optional Interfaces," lists the optional interface boards and gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning...
User Manual
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...use may become unusable otherwise. Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it does get on your hand inside the printer or touch the print heads during printing. Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of installing them . Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long... the power to the outlet until the Operate light is off. Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly then goes out. Secure the printer cables to a leg on the cartridge carton. If it from its package. For best results...
...use may become unusable otherwise. Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it does get on your hand inside the printer or touch the print heads during printing. Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of installing them . Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long... the power to the outlet until the Operate light is off. Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is pressed, the Operate light flashes briefly then goes out. Secure the printer cables to a leg on the cartridge carton. If it from its package. For best results...