Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...nd detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the same page. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to produce their best output quality when used herein are no added ...costs for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to get sharp black text, superb photo...
...nd detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the same page. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to produce their best output quality when used herein are no added ...costs for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to get sharp black text, superb photo...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Select your printer, then . . . You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. You see the Printer List: Select your printer and click OK. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. Double-click the Applications folder on your drive. 2.
Select your printer, then . . . You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. You see the Printer List: Select your printer and click OK. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. Double-click the Applications folder on your drive. 2.
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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... a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on-screen Reference Guide. 6. Follow the on your ink cartridges I Head Alignment, to run the utility. For details, see if you 're finished, close the...
... a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on-screen Reference Guide. 6. Follow the on your ink cartridges I Head Alignment, to run the utility. For details, see if you 're finished, close the...
At-A-Glance
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... x 1200 dpi USB, parallel In the box • Printer, Product Code: C11C418001 • Printer driver CD Epson Software™ Film Factory™ Lite • Color Ink Cartridge, Product Code T029201 • Black Ink Cartridge, Product Code T028201 • Quick-Start Guide, User's ...ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. Competitive Specs EPSON Stylus C60 Print Technology Micro Piezo Print Speed-Black Up to 12 ppm* -Color Up to 8 ppm* Quick drying inks Yes Max. October 2001 Epson and Stylus are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® Stylus® C60...
... x 1200 dpi USB, parallel In the box • Printer, Product Code: C11C418001 • Printer driver CD Epson Software™ Film Factory™ Lite • Color Ink Cartridge, Product Code T029201 • Black Ink Cartridge, Product Code T028201 • Quick-Start Guide, User's ...ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. Competitive Specs EPSON Stylus C60 Print Technology Micro Piezo Print Speed-Black Up to 12 ppm* -Color Up to 8 ppm* Quick drying inks Yes Max. October 2001 Epson and Stylus are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® Stylus® C60...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME 1 About Your Software 1 About Your Documentation 2 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 3 Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 4 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Basic Printing ... Photos in Film Factory 20 Setting Up Your Print Job 22 Printing Your Photos 23 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 25 Cleaning the Print Head 25 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 26 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Ink Cartridge Precautions 28 iii
Contents WELCOME 1 About Your Software 1 About Your Documentation 2 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 3 Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 4 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Basic Printing ... Photos in Film Factory 20 Setting Up Your Print Job 22 Printing Your Photos 23 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 25 Cleaning the Print Head 25 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 26 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Ink Cartridge Precautions 28 iii
Printer Basics
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... 45 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 46 Windows 46 Macintosh 46 Where To Get Help 47 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 49 Windows System Requirements 49 Macintosh System Requirements 50 ENERGY STAR Compliance 50 Important Safety Instructions 51 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 52 FCC Compliance Statement 53 Declaration of Conformity 54 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty...
... 45 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 46 Windows 46 Macintosh 46 Where To Get Help 47 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 49 Windows System Requirements 49 Macintosh System Requirements 50 ENERGY STAR Compliance 50 Important Safety Instructions 51 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 52 FCC Compliance Statement 53 Declaration of Conformity 54 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty...
Printer Basics
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...://support.epson.com. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo management program that came with your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and print your computer.) See the Start Here sheet for your printer driver. You can print anything from reports and resumes to view the guide.) I Your on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving...
...://support.epson.com. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo management program that came with your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and print your computer.) See the Start Here sheet for your printer driver. You can print anything from reports and resumes to view the guide.) I Your on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving...
Printer Basics
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... the Reference Guide. Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM window. (If the folder doesn't open, first double-click your printer CD-ROM. 2. Welcome! 3 Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer CD-ROM.) Once you install the movies and...browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on -screen Reference Guide. Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Do one of the following: Windows: (If you can view them : 1....
... the Reference Guide. Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM window. (If the folder doesn't open, first double-click your printer CD-ROM. 2. Welcome! 3 Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer CD-ROM.) Once you install the movies and...browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on -screen Reference Guide. Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Do one of the following: Windows: (If you can view them : 1....
Printer Basics
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..., faster printing, or an in-between setting. 6. I Click to check your ink cartridges is on background printing, you need to turn on all types of your ink levels. If you turned on or flashing, check to check ink levels If you're not using background printing and you see page 18. If... you're not sure which setting to select, see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your print...
..., faster printing, or an in-between setting. 6. I Click to check your ink cartridges is on background printing, you need to turn on all types of your ink levels. If you turned on or flashing, check to check ink levels If you're not using background printing and you see page 18. If... you're not sure which setting to select, see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your print...
Printer Basics
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...Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 27 I Aligning the Print Head on page 32 I Cleaning the Printer on page 33 I Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your EPSON Print Show movies or on the printer for detailed instructions. 25 ...Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines...
...Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 27 I Aligning the Print Head on page 32 I Cleaning the Printer on page 33 I Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your EPSON Print Show movies or on the printer for detailed instructions. 25 ...Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines...
Printer Basics
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...Never turn off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the lower right corner of the following: I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. When the green P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to replace the ink cartridge; Running the Head ...Cleaning Utility 1. Select Head Cleaning. see any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure plain paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more...
...Never turn off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the lower right corner of the following: I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. When the green P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to replace the ink cartridge; Running the Head ...Cleaning Utility 1. Select Head Cleaning. see any dried ink to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure plain paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more...
Printer Basics
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...window showing the amount of your web browser and order ink cartridges online. When the red b light stays on the right: I Windows: You can click the Buy Now button to replace one of ink remaining. You see page 26 for instructions. Maintaining Your Printer 27 This is a good time to make sure ...you see a window like the one on , you may need to launch your cartridges is jammed, so make sure you print. I Windows...
...window showing the amount of your web browser and order ink cartridges online. When the red b light stays on the right: I Windows: You can click the Buy Now button to replace one of ink remaining. You see page 26 for instructions. Maintaining Your Printer 27 This is a good time to make sure ...you see a window like the one on , you may need to launch your cartridges is jammed, so make sure you print. I Windows...
Printer Basics
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.... To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Click the ink icon. sales only). Ink Cartridge Precautions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in your printer not covered by hand. You see a window...
.... To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. Click the ink icon. sales only). Ink Cartridge Precautions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in your printer not covered by hand. You see a window...
Printer Basics
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... flash or remains on. Make sure the printer is on , but not flashing). Maintaining Your Printer 29 Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. The red b error light also begins to replace both cartridges. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Then open the printer cover. 2. Press the e ink replacement button. I If it flashes twice as...
... flash or remains on. Make sure the printer is on , but not flashing). Maintaining Your Printer 29 Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. The red b error light also begins to replace both cartridges. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Then open the printer cover. 2. Press the e ink replacement button. I If it flashes twice as...
Printer Basics
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...the clear seal underneath the cartridge. 4. black cartridge color cartridge 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it . 30 Maintaining Your Printer You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge; Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest... on top. Don't touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge or you close it carefully. 5. hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Unwrap the new ink cartridge...
...the clear seal underneath the cartridge. 4. black cartridge color cartridge 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it . 30 Maintaining Your Printer You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge; Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest... on top. Don't touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge or you close it carefully. 5. hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Unwrap the new ink cartridge...
Printer Basics
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... 7. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover. Charging takes about half a minute. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the green P power light stops...
... 7. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover. Charging takes about half a minute. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the green P power light stops...
Printer Basics
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... avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to the printer with them. Secure the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in the output tray extension and close the printer cover. Remove any paper from the printer. 3. Repack the printer and its original box or one...
... avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to the printer with them. Secure the ink cartridge holder to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in the output tray extension and close the printer cover. Remove any paper from the printer. 3. Repack the printer and its original box or one...
Printer Basics
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... or EPSON; Make sure you see page 47 for contact information. Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is low. To determine which cartridge is low, check the ink level as described on page 27. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on , contact your ink cartridges...
... or EPSON; Make sure you see page 47 for contact information. Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is low. To determine which cartridge is low, check the ink level as described on page 27. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on , contact your ink cartridges...
Printer Basics
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... unused items and check the Chooser again. I Make sure your printer icon (C60 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for a few minutes. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 47. Then carefully follow the installation...
... unused items and check the Chooser again. I Make sure your printer icon (C60 Series) doesn't appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for a few minutes. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 47. Then carefully follow the installation...
Printer Basics
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...re using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on pages 49 and 50. I Try using . It's usually whiter or shinier. To replace an ink cartridge, see banding (light lines). I The print head nozzles may need more than the minimum requirements listed. see page 32 for instructions. see page 18 ... color. I In the Advanced window, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn it on or after it has been sitting for instructions. Your printer is too slow. I Choose Black ink if your printer is face up. I Clear space on . I The ink cartridges may also need replacing.
...re using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on pages 49 and 50. I Try using . It's usually whiter or shinier. To replace an ink cartridge, see banding (light lines). I The print head nozzles may need more than the minimum requirements listed. see page 32 for instructions. see page 18 ... color. I In the Advanced window, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn it on or after it has been sitting for instructions. Your printer is too slow. I Choose Black ink if your printer is face up. I Clear space on . I The ink cartridges may also need replacing.