Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are specifically designed to meet every printing need. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to the page, based on the...
... most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are specifically designed to meet every printing need. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to the page, based on the...
Printer Basics
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... 28 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 29 Checking the Ink Supply 29 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 30 Ink Cartridge Precautions 30 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 31 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 35 Transporting the Printer 36 Solving Problems 37 Printer Parts 38 Diagnosing Printer Problems 39 Running a Printer Check 40 Problems and Solutions 41 Setup and...
... 28 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 29 Checking the Ink Supply 29 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 30 Ink Cartridge Precautions 30 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 31 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 35 Transporting the Printer 36 Solving Problems 37 Printer Parts 38 Diagnosing Printer Problems 39 Running a Printer Check 40 Problems and Solutions 41 Setup and...
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Requirements and Notices 57 Windows System Requirements 57 Macintosh System Requirements 58 ENERGY STAR Compliance 58 Important Safety Instructions 59 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 60 FCC Compliance Statement 61 Declaration of Conformity 62 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 62 Index 65 Contents v
Requirements and Notices 57 Windows System Requirements 57 Macintosh System Requirements 58 ENERGY STAR Compliance 58 Important Safety Instructions 59 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 60 FCC Compliance Statement 61 Declaration of Conformity 62 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 62 Index 65 Contents v
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...; I "Cleaning the Print Head" below I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 29 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 35 I "Transporting the Printer" on your desktop. select the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 36 Cleaning the Print Head If your...a network.) You can deliver ink properly. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the printer for moving your printer. Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at least once a ...
...; I "Cleaning the Print Head" below I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 29 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 35 I "Transporting the Printer" on your desktop. select the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 36 Cleaning the Print Head If your...a network.) You can deliver ink properly. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it on the printer for moving your printer. Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at least once a ...
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...EPSON Printer Utility. Caution: Never turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on , you don't see any dried ink to replace the ink cartridge... turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Select C62 Series in the lower right corner of your screen). If the nozzle check pattern ...
...EPSON Printer Utility. Caution: Never turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Follow the instructions on , you don't see any dried ink to replace the ink cartridge... turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Select C62 Series in the lower right corner of your screen). If the nozzle check pattern ...
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Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or lines, as shown: I If you can replace the cartridge even if the red b light is off. When the red b light stays on, you 're done. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. (You may...launch your taskbar. Click Buy Now to replace one of the cartridges. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you see page 28 for instructions. I If your ink levels. Maintaining Your Printer 29 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you...
Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or lines, as shown: I If you can replace the cartridge even if the red b light is off. When the red b light stays on, you 're done. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. (You may...launch your taskbar. Click Buy Now to replace one of the cartridges. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you see page 28 for instructions. I If your ink levels. Maintaining Your Printer 29 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you...
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...: I Black ink cartridge: T040120 I Color ink cartridge: T041020 (May be labeled T040 or T041.) Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. Other products may dry out. 30 Maintaining Your Printer If ink gets on your...Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of children and do not refill them thoroughly with water. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C62 Series > Status Monitor. Click the ink...
...: I Black ink cartridge: T040120 I Color ink cartridge: T041020 (May be labeled T040 or T041.) Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. Other products may dry out. 30 Maintaining Your Printer If ink gets on your...Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of children and do not refill them thoroughly with water. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C62 Series > Status Monitor. Click the ink...
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... the green P power light, replace the color cartridge. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is out of ink. I If it flashes twice as fast as the green P power light, replace the black cartridge. Then open the printer cover. 2. See page 29 for more information. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. The red b error light...
... the green P power light, replace the color cartridge. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is out of ink. I If it flashes twice as fast as the green P power light, replace the black cartridge. Then open the printer cover. 2. See page 29 for more information. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. The red b error light...
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.... 6. Don't touch the green circuit board on the back of it . Lower the new cartridge down into the holder. Don't try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. hooks black cartridge color cartridge 32 Maintaining Your Printer Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the hooks in back. you close it...
.... 6. Don't touch the green circuit board on the back of it . Lower the new cartridge down into the holder. Don't try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. hooks black cartridge color cartridge 32 Maintaining Your Printer Then remove only the yellow tape seal on the hooks in back. you close it...
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... takes about half a minute. Maintaining Your Printer 33 If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. 7. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more ...than 5 minutes. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. When it snaps in place. 8. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the green P power light stops flashing ...
... takes about half a minute. Maintaining Your Printer 33 If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. 7. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more ...than 5 minutes. The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. When it snaps in place. 8. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the green P power light stops flashing ...
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... in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Remove any paper from the electrical outlet. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to prepare it . Unplug ..., align the print head (see page 27); Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 3. Repack the printer and its original box or one of a similar size. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. If you transport it for transportation in the output tray...
... in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Remove any paper from the electrical outlet. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case Caution: Be sure to prepare it . Unplug ..., align the print head (see page 27); Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer. 3. Repack the printer and its original box or one of a similar size. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. If you transport it for transportation in the output tray...
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Printer Parts Paper support Left edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extension Maintenance button and error light Power button and light Ink replacement button 38 Solving Problems Ink cartridges and print head
Printer Parts Paper support Left edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extension Maintenance button and error light Power button and light Ink replacement button 38 Solving Problems Ink cartridges and print head
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..., or paper is low. You may also see an ink out message on , contact your dealer or EPSON; One of your ink cartridges is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on pages 29 and 30. If that...
..., or paper is low. You may also see an ink out message on , contact your dealer or EPSON; One of your ink cartridges is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights as described below, or run a printer check as described on pages 29 and 30. If that...
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...the USB Controller is securely connected at both ends. I If you see your printer. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. I If the C62 Series icon doesn't appear in the Chooser. Wait until it's finished (the ...green P power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn...
...the USB Controller is securely connected at both ends. I If you see your printer. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. I If the C62 Series icon doesn't appear in the Chooser. Wait until it's finished (the ...green P power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn...
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... smeared. I Align the print head see page 27 for instructions. It's usually whiter or shinier. I Make sure the printable side of genuine EPSON inks. see page 34 for instructions. I The ink cartridges may need replacing; Reload new paper face up . I Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see page 29. I Make sure your paper; Solving...
... smeared. I Align the print head see page 27 for instructions. It's usually whiter or shinier. I Make sure the printable side of genuine EPSON inks. see page 34 for instructions. I The ink cartridges may need replacing; Reload new paper face up . I Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see page 29. I Make sure your paper; Solving...
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...printed colors can use genuine EPSON paper. I Turn off (Windows) or Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs. see your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. I Clean the print head; see page 21. see page 27. I Make sure Black Ink Only...print it is off PhotoEnhance™ . Your printout is grainy. see page 34 for your on-screen colors. I Try changing the Gamma setting; I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 13 (OS 8.5.1 to 9.x; I Try using a higher quality paper or select a higher ...
...printed colors can use genuine EPSON paper. I Turn off (Windows) or Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when printing black and white photographs. see your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. I Clean the print head; see page 21. see page 27. I Make sure Black Ink Only...print it is off PhotoEnhance™ . Your printout is grainy. see page 34 for your on-screen colors. I Try changing the Gamma setting; I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 13 (OS 8.5.1 to 9.x; I Try using a higher quality paper or select a higher ...
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Restart your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below : Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Automated Telephone Services A ... . Open the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder. 2. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through e-mail. At this code to reinstall your printer, see page 49 to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C62 in SoundAdvice. If you need help using other files, look ...
Restart your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below : Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Automated Telephone Services A ... . Open the Applications folder, then the Utilities folder. 2. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through e-mail. At this code to reinstall your printer, see page 49 to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C62 in SoundAdvice. If you need help using other files, look ...
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...them . I Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it off with water. I Do not shake an ink cartridge; I Store ink cartridges in place. I Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. I After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. I Do not... can result in the same environment as the printer. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. I Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for at room temperature for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the side of ...
...them . I Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it off with water. I Do not shake an ink cartridge; I Store ink cartridges in place. I Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge carton. I After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. I Do not... can result in the same environment as the printer. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. I Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for at room temperature for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the side of ...
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... Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B162A Epson America, Inc. If Epson determines that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used with the...
... Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B162A Epson America, Inc. If Epson determines that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used with the...
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..., NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . P.O. securely packaging the defective unit or any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. You are responsible for packing the printer and for...printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the event that you will not apply to products purchased from jurisdiction to return the defective one. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges...
..., NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . P.O. securely packaging the defective unit or any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. You are responsible for packing the printer and for...printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the event that you will not apply to products purchased from jurisdiction to return the defective one. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges...