Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. 4. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners.
... durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. 4. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners.
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... on how DURABrite Inks compare to other Epson ink technologies, refer to obtain the best print quality, DURABrite Inks offer convenience and cost savings. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with lower yields... the Epson Stylus C80, was not rated for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you will see a great cost savings. High-yield, individual ink cartridges-Individual ink cartridges let you replace only the ink that ...
... on how DURABrite Inks compare to other Epson ink technologies, refer to obtain the best print quality, DURABrite Inks offer convenience and cost savings. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with lower yields... the Epson Stylus C80, was not rated for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you will see a great cost savings. High-yield, individual ink cartridges-Individual ink cartridges let you replace only the ink that ...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Select your drive. 2. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Click OK 3. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . 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.
Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Select your drive. 2. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Click OK 3. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . 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.
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Follow the on -screen Reference Guide. 6. 4. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on your ink cartridges I Head Alignment, to run the utility. When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the... results by printing a nozzle check page I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your Printer Basics book or on...
Follow the on -screen Reference Guide. 6. 4. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on your ink cartridges I Head Alignment, to run the utility. When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the... results by printing a nozzle check page I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your Printer Basics book or on...
Printer Basics
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... Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Printing on Both Sides of the Paper MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Checking Your Ink Supply Ink Cartridge Precautions Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Aligning the Print Head 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 10 11 14 15 16 16...
... Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Printing on Both Sides of the Paper MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Checking Your Ink Supply Ink Cartridge Precautions Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Aligning the Print Head 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 10 11 14 15 16 16...
Printer Basics
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... Miscellaneous Printout Problems 50 Uninstalling Printer Software 52 Uninstalling Windows Software 52 Uninstalling Macintosh Software 52 Reinstalling Printer Software 53 Where To Get Help 53 EPSON Technical Support 54 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 55 Windows System Requirements 55 Macintosh System Requirements 56 ENERGY STAR Compliance 57 Important Safety Instructions 57 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 58 iv
... Miscellaneous Printout Problems 50 Uninstalling Printer Software 52 Uninstalling Windows Software 52 Uninstalling Macintosh Software 52 Reinstalling Printer Software 53 Where To Get Help 53 EPSON Technical Support 54 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 55 Windows System Requirements 55 Macintosh System Requirements 56 ENERGY STAR Compliance 57 Important Safety Instructions 57 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 58 iv
Printer Basics
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...button to check your ink cartridges is low or empty. 7. I Click to start printing. Then click here to preview your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. I Click to cancel the current print job, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key. 13 If the printer's H ink out light is ...flashing or on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this dialog box: Click to restart...
...button to check your ink cartridges is low or empty. 7. I Click to start printing. Then click here to preview your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. I Click to cancel the current print job, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key. 13 If the printer's H ink out light is ...flashing or on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see this dialog box: Click to restart...
Printer Basics
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... your on-screen Reference Guide for : I "Cleaning the Print Head" (below) I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 25 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 I "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 For more details, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on your...the Print Head If your printed image is the recommended method. Your printer must be connected directly to your computer, not on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. It's a good idea to turn on page 2. Follow the...
... your on-screen Reference Guide for : I "Cleaning the Print Head" (below) I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 25 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 I "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 For more details, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on your...the Print Head If your printed image is the recommended method. Your printer must be connected directly to your computer, not on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. It's a good idea to turn on page 2. Follow the...
Printer Basics
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... to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Make sure the printer is loaded in "Print Quality Problems" on , but not printing. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Follow the instructions on . Neither of your application's ...File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower...
... to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Make sure the printer is loaded in "Print Quality Problems" on , but not printing. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Follow the instructions on . Neither of your application's ...File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower...
Printer Basics
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... a good time to replace it. see page 23 for instructions. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are empty. You may dry out. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have a new ink cartridge. If the m paper out or P power light are gaps in nozzle check...
... a good time to replace it. see page 23 for instructions. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are empty. You may dry out. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have a new ink cartridge. If the m paper out or P power light are gaps in nozzle check...
Printer Basics
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... cleaning and aligning the print head, you notice that your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. You can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. When an ink cartridge has been installed in your printer for dealer referral. 26 In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Other products may need...
... cleaning and aligning the print head, you notice that your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. You can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. When an ink cartridge has been installed in your printer for dealer referral. 26 In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Other products may need...
Printer Basics
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... all the steps in the same environment as shown (the label identifying the color should be on : 1. Make sure the printer is flashing or on top). Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. Stand the cartridges upright, as the printer. Don't remove the green IC chip from dirt and dust. This can damage...
... all the steps in the same environment as shown (the label identifying the color should be on : 1. Make sure the printer is flashing or on top). Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. Stand the cartridges upright, as the printer. Don't remove the green IC chip from dirt and dust. This can damage...
Printer Basics
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... under the _ mark. The P power light also begins to the ink cartridge replacement position. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to be replaced. 3. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for every ink cartridge that needs to clean the print head. 29 I If more than...
... under the _ mark. The P power light also begins to the ink cartridge replacement position. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to be replaced. 3. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for every ink cartridge that needs to clean the print head. 29 I If more than...
Printer Basics
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... for more than 5 minutes. Follow these steps to replace those colors whose lines show gaps. 3. Then click the Utility button. You only need to replace ink cartridges when print quality declines: 1. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you continue. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. You must have the correct replacement...
... for more than 5 minutes. Follow these steps to replace those colors whose lines show gaps. 3. Then click the Utility button. You only need to replace ink cartridges when print quality declines: 1. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you continue. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. You must have the correct replacement...
Printer Basics
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... the printer, never move the print head by hand. 6. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to clean the print head. If ink gets ...on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 32 5. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it out of the cartridge as you lift it . Pinch the front and back tabs of the printer. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for...
... the printer, never move the print head by hand. 6. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to clean the print head. If ink gets ...on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 32 5. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it out of the cartridge as you lift it . Pinch the front and back tabs of the printer. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for...
Printer Basics
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... its package and lower it into place. 9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for each cartridge you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and...
... its package and lower it into place. 9. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for each cartridge you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and...
Printer Basics
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..., then close the tray. 7. Remove any paper from the printer. 4. If you move your printer. Then press the P power button to the printer case 6. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 5 after installing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. Disconnect...
..., then close the tray. 7. Remove any paper from the printer. 4. If you move your printer. Then press the P power button to the printer case 6. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 5 after installing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. Disconnect...
Printer Basics
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Printer Parts Printer cover Output tray Left edge guide Output tray extensions Paper thickness lever Control panel Paper support Right edge guide 40 Ink cartridge holder (not removable)
Printer Parts Printer cover Output tray Left edge guide Output tray extensions Paper thickness lever Control panel Paper support Right edge guide 40 Ink cartridge holder (not removable)
Printer Basics
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... paper inside, including torn pieces. It flashes when the printer is ready to resume printing. Press the m paper button to the ink cartridge replacement position. Check the number on ink. One of the ink cartridges is out of paper and press the m paper button to print. Diagnosing Printer Problems You can 't use. Paper has jammed in this...
... paper inside, including torn pieces. It flashes when the printer is ready to resume printing. Press the m paper button to the ink cartridge replacement position. Check the number on ink. One of the ink cartridges is out of paper and press the m paper button to print. Diagnosing Printer Problems You can 't use. Paper has jammed in this...
Printer Basics
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.... If the error isn't cleared, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on the Start Here sheet. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button again to finish installation. The printer is at the home position (at the far right as ...as you may have installed a cartridge your printer can't use. Turn off and contact your dealer or EPSON. Make sure the cartridge clicks into place. Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button to move the cartridge holders to the replacement position....
.... If the error isn't cleared, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on the Start Here sheet. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button again to finish installation. The printer is at the home position (at the far right as ...as you may have installed a cartridge your printer can't use. Turn off and contact your dealer or EPSON. Make sure the cartridge clicks into place. Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button to move the cartridge holders to the replacement position....