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Artisan® 50 ULTHRDAPhoto | CD/DVD | Document Printer Imagination meets Innovation. Features and Benefits sUltra Hi-Definition prints#LARIA® COLORINKFORIMAGES.../DVDsPRINTDIRECTLYONTO INKJETPRINTABLE#$S$6$S WITHOUTLABELS sFast print speedsGETMAXIMUMPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLORLASERQUALITYPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLOR† sIndividual ink cartridgesREPLACEONLYTHECOLOR YOUNEED sSave paperEASILYPRINTONBOTHSIDESOFTHEPAPER SAVINGMONEYANDPAPER2 sWorry-free handling of photosSMUDGE SCRATCH WATERANDFADERESISTANTPHOTOS
Artisan® 50 ULTHRDAPhoto | CD/DVD | Document Printer Imagination meets Innovation. Features and Benefits sUltra Hi-Definition prints#LARIA® COLORINKFORIMAGES.../DVDsPRINTDIRECTLYONTO INKJETPRINTABLE#$S$6$S WITHOUTLABELS sFast print speedsGETMAXIMUMPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLORLASERQUALITYPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLOR† sIndividual ink cartridgesREPLACEONLYTHECOLOR YOUNEED sSave paperEASILYPRINTONBOTHSIDESOFTHEPAPER SAVINGMONEYANDPAPER2 sWorry-free handling of photosSMUDGE SCRATCH WATERANDFADERESISTANTPHOTOS
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...;. 3 Cartridge yields are measured after the "replace cartridge" signal. and Canada Artisan 50 color ink jet printer, instruction manuals, CD-ROM with drivers, Epson Print CD software, Epson Easy Photo Print software, CD/DVD tray, power cord, 6 Claria Hi-Definition Standard-capacity ink cartridges: one ink color. For more information on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from the...
...;. 3 Cartridge yields are measured after the "replace cartridge" signal. and Canada Artisan 50 color ink jet printer, instruction manuals, CD-ROM with drivers, Epson Print CD software, Epson Easy Photo Print software, CD/DVD tray, power cord, 6 Claria Hi-Definition Standard-capacity ink cartridges: one ink color. For more information on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from the...
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Limited Warranty 32 2 Contents Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 6 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing With a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 13 Printing on CDs and DVDs 14 Maintaining Your Printer 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 16 Cleaning the Print Head 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 20 Solving Problems 24 Checking for Software Updates 24 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Where To Get Help 28 Notices 29 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 32 2 Contents Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 6 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing With a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 13 Printing on CDs and DVDs 14 Maintaining Your Printer 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 16 Cleaning the Print Head 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 20 Solving Problems 24 Checking for Software Updates 24 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Where To Get Help 28 Notices 29 Epson America, Inc.
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... your printer as you read your printer instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Print true BorderFree® frame-ready prints on select papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable... CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center by doubleclicking the icon for better printing. Please follow these...
... your printer as you read your printer instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Print true BorderFree® frame-ready prints on select papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable... CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center by doubleclicking the icon for better printing. Please follow these...
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... beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, even for more information. 5. However, for your printer. Letter-size or 8 × 10-inch paper 4 × 6 or 5 × 7-inch paper You can load up , short edge first, against the paper, but ... the next section for landscape printing. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up to 120 sheets of letter-size plain paper or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you'll want to use one of photo paper. Letter-size or 8 × 10-inch paper 4...
... beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, even for more information. 5. However, for your printer. Letter-size or 8 × 10-inch paper 4 × 6 or 5 × 7-inch paper You can load up , short edge first, against the paper, but ... the next section for landscape printing. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up to 120 sheets of letter-size plain paper or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you'll want to use one of photo paper. Letter-size or 8 × 10-inch paper 4...
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... printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. You see the on the Start Here sheet. Basic Printing 7 Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your computer as described on -screen Epson Information Center. Printing in an application. 2. Make sure EPSON Artisan 50 Series is selected...
... printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. You see the on the Start Here sheet. Basic Printing 7 Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your computer as described on -screen Epson Information Center. Printing in an application. 2. Make sure EPSON Artisan 50 Series is selected...
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Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See one of your settings. 11. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON Artisan 50 as the Printer setting. Printing With a Macintosh 9 Note: For more information about print settings, click Help or see your Mac OS® operating system. Open the ... Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. This window appears and shows the progress of the sections below for your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Click OK to expand 4. Click to save your print job. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See one of your settings. 11. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON Artisan 50 as the Printer setting. Printing With a Macintosh 9 Note: For more information about print settings, click Help or see your Mac OS® operating system. Open the ... Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. This window appears and shows the progress of the sections below for your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Click OK to expand 4. Click to save your print job. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
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... the printer icon in the dock. To monitor the progress of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium...
... the printer icon in the dock. To monitor the progress of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium...
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...screen Epson Information Center. To prevent errors, make sure the data, music, or video is burned on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Lift the front tray up with a variety of the paper position (lower notches). 14 Basic Printing For detailed instructions on printing, see the on the printer, ...then open the front cover. 2. Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special ...
...screen Epson Information Center. To prevent errors, make sure the data, music, or video is burned on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Lift the front tray up with a variety of the paper position (lower notches). 14 Basic Printing For detailed instructions on printing, see the on the printer, ...then open the front cover. 2. Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special ...
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...in them, some of the nozzles in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Then select Nozzle Check. 3. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the print head may be clogged. To align the print head, if necessary, see... your printer (if necessary), and click OK. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your on-screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your screen (the taskbar) and select ...
...in them, some of the nozzles in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Then select Nozzle Check. 3. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the print head may be clogged. To align the print head, if necessary, see... your printer (if necessary), and click OK. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your on-screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your screen (the taskbar) and select ...
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... print head if an ink cartridge is faint, clean the print head as described in the sheet feeder. 2. You must replace the cartridge first (see if there are gaps or the pattern is expended, and you can clean the print head. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your screen...
... print head if an ink cartridge is faint, clean the print head as described in the sheet feeder. 2. You must replace the cartridge first (see if there are gaps or the pattern is expended, and you can clean the print head. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your screen...
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... there are gaps or the pattern is finished. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from an Epson website. Follow the on , you may need to be replaced. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see the instructions in the ... cartridge is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see if the nozzles are not expended. Replace any dried ink soften. When the P power light stops flashing and remains on -screen instructions to see if there are gaps in your printer often, it . 4. Note: If you need to ...
... there are gaps or the pattern is finished. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from an Epson website. Follow the on , you may need to be replaced. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see the instructions in the ... cartridge is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see if the nozzles are not expended. Replace any dried ink soften. When the P power light stops flashing and remains on -screen instructions to see if there are gaps in your printer often, it . 4. Note: If you need to ...
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.... If cartridges have been exposed to room temperature for priming the printer. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (see page 17). If printouts still do not refill them to replace the cartridge. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at least 3 hours before the expiration date on images...
.... If cartridges have been exposed to room temperature for priming the printer. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (see page 17). If printouts still do not refill them to replace the cartridge. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at least 3 hours before the expiration date on images...
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... or expended, the print head moves directly to install the ink. If you are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you are vacuum packed to step 5. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Press the H ink button. Skip to maintain reliability. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the...
... or expended, the print head moves directly to install the ink. If you are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you are vacuum packed to step 5. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Press the H ink button. Skip to maintain reliability. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the...
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... lift it . Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may damage it up. Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer or you may leak. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Dispose of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the package, but be careful not to... refill it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to touch the green chip on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Keep ink cartridges out of ...
... lift it . Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may damage it up. Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer or you may leak. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Dispose of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the package, but be careful not to... refill it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to touch the green chip on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Keep ink cartridges out of ...
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... it down all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover, then close the printer cover. 11. This takes about two minutes. If the H ink light flashes, press the H ink button again and press down until it clicks into the holder and push it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains...
... it down all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover, then close the printer cover. 11. This takes about two minutes. If the H ink light flashes, press the H ink button again and press down until it clicks into the holder and push it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains...
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Load the disc as described on page 26. Carefully remove the jam as described on page 14, then press the I button. If an ink cartridge is likely to be expended, you just replaced a cartridge and the light is still on a CD or DVD, the tray is not ejected. Press ... (see page 28). Error Indicators 25 If you must replace the cartridge to be used with the printer. Press down on all the installed cartridges, then press the H button to the replacement position. Contact Epson for help (see page 28). If the error is in the correct position (lower for paper, upper...
Load the disc as described on page 26. Carefully remove the jam as described on page 14, then press the I button. If an ink cartridge is likely to be expended, you just replaced a cartridge and the light is still on a CD or DVD, the tray is not ejected. Press ... (see page 28). Error Indicators 25 If you must replace the cartridge to be used with the printer. Press down on all the installed cartridges, then press the H button to the replacement position. Contact Epson for help (see page 28). If the error is in the correct position (lower for paper, upper...
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...they are too faint, you have any problems with special paper or load your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. Check your Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to clean the print head (see page 17). See your cartridge status (see page 18)...the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 13). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical...
...they are too faint, you have any problems with special paper or load your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. Check your Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to clean the print head (see page 17). See your cartridge status (see page 18)...the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 13). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical...
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...the same environment as specifically explained in your documentation, do not disassembly, modify, or attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to prevent the ink from staining items that there is tilted or at an angle. ■ Do not touch the flat white... port or surrounding area. Store cartridges with water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer, and be ink remaining around the ink supply port. ■ Place the printer on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating ...
...the same environment as specifically explained in your documentation, do not disassembly, modify, or attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to prevent the ink from staining items that there is tilted or at an angle. ■ Do not touch the flat white... port or surrounding area. Store cartridges with water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer, and be ink remaining around the ink supply port. ■ Place the printer on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating ...
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... OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Using this warranty. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be another model of your printer to you fail to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper...
... OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Using this warranty. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be another model of your printer to you fail to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper...