Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce award-winning print quality, and each of offering a one printers. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size...
... optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce award-winning print quality, and each of offering a one printers. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be combined to thermal ink jet technology, used in dense coverage areas to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without increasing the number of nozzles on the print head. Additionally...
... more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be combined to thermal ink jet technology, used in dense coverage areas to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without increasing the number of nozzles on the print head. Additionally...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...added costs for applying ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you... see continuous tone color. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of their best output quality when used herein are designed in conjunction with Epson papers. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. The Epson printer drivers use a ...
...added costs for applying ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you... see continuous tone color. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of their best output quality when used herein are designed in conjunction with Epson papers. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. The Epson printer drivers use a ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... papers, yet the newest formulation of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are an evolving pigment-based ink technology first introduced in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially on plain... poor output quality on that media; Excellent Inks are water-resistant on many glossy photo papers but not on all -in reduced color gamut. Poor Not conducive to plain paper printing due to provide superb print quality, water-resistance, and fade-resistance on a wide...
... papers, yet the newest formulation of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are an evolving pigment-based ink technology first introduced in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially on plain... poor output quality on that media; Excellent Inks are water-resistant on many glossy photo papers but not on all -in reduced color gamut. Poor Not conducive to plain paper printing due to provide superb print quality, water-resistance, and fade-resistance on a wide...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...fibers of plain paper and are soluble in water. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that is pigment-based for black and color 2. They have high fade resistance even on all supported papers, ... Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Note: The Epson Premium Glossy Photo ...
...fibers of plain paper and are soluble in water. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that is pigment-based for black and color 2. They have high fade resistance even on all supported papers, ... Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Note: The Epson Premium Glossy Photo ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... perforations. Using this technology, DURABrite Inks have several benefits for printing cherished photos. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 3 Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of color inks, producing brighter output on plain, matte, and glossy paper. When printing on plain paper: Because conventional...
... perforations. Using this technology, DURABrite Inks have several benefits for printing cherished photos. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 3 Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of color inks, producing brighter output on plain, matte, and glossy paper. When printing on plain paper: Because conventional...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...and semi-glossy papers. Other product names used in 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. DURABrite Inks ...Because you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on ...
...and semi-glossy papers. Other product names used in 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. DURABrite Inks ...Because you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on ...
Printer Basics
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... or any consumable products other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. ii CPD-14295 4025613-00 7/02 EPSON is designed only for any form or by Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are...
... or any consumable products other printers. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. ii CPD-14295 4025613-00 7/02 EPSON is designed only for any form or by Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME! About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You ... Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 ...
Contents WELCOME! About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You ... Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 ...
Printer Basics
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... 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and ...Software Installation Problems 43 Printer Problems 44 Quality Problems 45 Paper Problems 48 Miscellaneous Problems 48 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 50 Windows 50 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 50 Macintosh OS X 50 Where To Get Help 51 EPSON...
... 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and ...Software Installation Problems 43 Printer Problems 44 Quality Problems 45 Paper Problems 48 Miscellaneous Problems 48 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 50 Windows 50 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 50 Macintosh OS X 50 Where To Get Help 51 EPSON...
Printer Basics
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Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc.
Printer Basics
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... optimizes the number and placement of time. Because these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ inks. These quick-drying inks are resistant to 22 pages per minute for double-sided prints. Your printer, with manageable print file sizes. ■ Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print ... to 70 years based on accelerated testing of prints on various media. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer is rated up to water and fading, so prints stand the test of ink droplets on EPSON special media, displayed indoors, under glass or lamination or properly store them. ...
... optimizes the number and placement of time. Because these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ inks. These quick-drying inks are resistant to 22 pages per minute for double-sided prints. Your printer, with manageable print file sizes. ■ Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print ... to 70 years based on accelerated testing of prints on various media. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer is rated up to water and fading, so prints stand the test of ink droplets on EPSON special media, displayed indoors, under glass or lamination or properly store them. ...
Printer Basics
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...Exif Print enabled applications such as white balance, contrast, color saturation, and exposure time are posted for your convenience. ■ Your bonus software includes these great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you can 't ...instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your photos. Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on-screen access to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special...
...Exif Print enabled applications such as white balance, contrast, color saturation, and exposure time are posted for your convenience. ■ Your bonus software includes these great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you can 't ...instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your photos. Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on-screen access to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special...
Printer Basics
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About Your Documentation To set up your equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer, see the Start Here sheet. Notes contain important information about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. Tips contain hints for Windows® XP, Windows Me, and Windows 98, and Macintosh...
About Your Documentation To set up your equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer, see the Start Here sheet. Notes contain important information about your printer, use your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. Tips contain hints for Windows® XP, Windows Me, and Windows 98, and Macintosh...
Printer Basics
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... a step, or skip ahead. Use the program tools to view the manual. Click Exit to view printer movies that quickly tell you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on -screen Reference Guide with additional...OS X systems.) 2. If you want to watch. Launching the Movies 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Click the appropriate topic, then...
... a step, or skip ahead. Use the program tools to view the manual. Click Exit to view printer movies that quickly tell you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on -screen Reference Guide with additional...OS X systems.) 2. If you want to watch. Launching the Movies 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Click the appropriate topic, then...
Printer Basics
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... to load the graphic. Click on the topic you see this screen: Click here to close a subtopic list. Click Reference Guide. Welcome! 5 Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on a topic. ■ Click down arrows to expand the table of contents. 4. You see an icon for a graphic when viewing your desktop...
... to load the graphic. Click on the topic you see this screen: Click here to close a subtopic list. Click Reference Guide. Welcome! 5 Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on a topic. ■ Click down arrows to expand the table of contents. 4. You see an icon for a graphic when viewing your desktop...
Printer Basics
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... paper in . 2. from Start to 150 sheets of paper and place it against the paper, but not too tightly. 3. Don't push the paper in your printer's sheet feeder. 1. Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Loading Paper" below ■ "Printing with Windows" on page 10 ■ "Printing on a Macintosh" on page...
... paper in . 2. from Start to 150 sheets of paper and place it against the paper, but not too tightly. 3. Don't push the paper in your printer's sheet feeder. 1. Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Loading Paper" below ■ "Printing with Windows" on page 10 ■ "Printing on a Macintosh" on page...
Printer Basics
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... other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. Slide the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable... on the left 8 Printing from Start to Finish For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center on the left . Loading Envelopes You can load up , and the flap side should be down Make sure the flap side ...
... other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. Slide the left edge guide. ■ Load the printable... on the left 8 Printing from Start to Finish For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center on the left . Loading Envelopes You can load up , and the flap side should be down Make sure the flap side ...
Printer Basics
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... Envelope #10. Printing from Start to the m position when you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box). ■ For paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh), select...Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh). See page 10 (Windows) or page 15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 Before you 're done.) 3. 2.
... Envelope #10. Printing from Start to the m position when you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box). ■ For paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh), select...Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh). See page 10 (Windows) or page 15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 Before you 're done.) 3. 2.
Printer Basics
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..., click it. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you may look different): Select your printer here Click here to open your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. Make sure your printer software 2. Make sure you create your document in the printer, as described on your application's toolbar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you...
..., click it. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you may look different): Select your printer here Click here to open your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. Make sure your printer software 2. Make sure you create your document in the printer, as described on your application's toolbar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you...