Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to produce award-winning print quality, and each component is on 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 Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to ...
... and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to produce award-winning print quality, and each component is on 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 Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...color combinations and smoother color gradations. Effect of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson... nozzle. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of a photograph. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print ...
...color combinations and smoother color gradations. Effect of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson... nozzle. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of a photograph. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. DURABrite and ...color-accurate output. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to the page, based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents and the occasional photo...
... text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. DURABrite and ...color-accurate output. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to the page, based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents and the occasional photo...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...based inks. Very Good on DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper, Good on the new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Excellent Inks have excellent lightresistant properties. DURABrite ...-resistance on that media; DURABrite Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble pigment particles Poor Conventional Dye Ink Epson DURABrite Inks Formed from color-forming, Comprised of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in -ones designed ...
...based inks. Very Good on DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper, Good on the new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Excellent Inks have excellent lightresistant properties. DURABrite ...-resistance on that media; DURABrite Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble pigment particles Poor Conventional Dye Ink Epson DURABrite Inks Formed from color-forming, Comprised of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in -ones designed ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...color 2. DURABrite Inks are compatible with a variety of papers, including1: Matte Surface Papers Glossy Surface Papers • Plain 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... in water. Many competitive printers use with DURABrite Inks Specialty Media • Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Advantages of...
...color 2. DURABrite Inks are compatible with a variety of papers, including1: Matte Surface Papers Glossy Surface Papers • Plain 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... in water. Many competitive printers use with DURABrite Inks Specialty Media • Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Advantages of...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... in order) are3: DURABrite Inks have the flexibility to print photos on plain, matte, and glossy papers • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Plain paper 2. DURABrite Inks'... text and graphics, especially on plain, matte, and glossy paper. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of ink into plain paper. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of ...
... in order) are3: DURABrite Inks have the flexibility to print photos on plain, matte, and glossy papers • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Plain paper 2. DURABrite Inks'... text and graphics, especially on plain, matte, and glossy paper. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of ink into plain paper. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...yields can be trademarks of their respective owners. While current models support Epson Glossy Photo Paper, the Epson Stylus C80 does not support those marks. ©2004 Epson America, Inc. Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 4 DURABrite Inks also offer... long term. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of DURABrite Inks, used herein are for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ...
...yields can be trademarks of their respective owners. While current models support Epson Glossy Photo Paper, the Epson Stylus C80 does not support those marks. ©2004 Epson America, Inc. Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 4 DURABrite Inks also offer... long term. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of DURABrite Inks, used herein are for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Software 8 About Your Documentation 8 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 9 Launching the Animations 9 Launching the Manual 10 Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x 10 LOADING PAPER 11 Loading Single Sheets 11 Loading Envelopes 12 Loading ... 16 Selecting Default Settings 18 Customizing Windows Print Settings 19 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 21 Printing Borderless Photos 22 BorderFree Paper 22 Loading Paper 23 Printing Your Photos 24 PRINTING WITH A MACINTOSH 27 Printing With Macintosh OS X 28 Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to ...
Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Software 8 About Your Documentation 8 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 9 Launching the Animations 9 Launching the Manual 10 Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x 10 LOADING PAPER 11 Loading Single Sheets 11 Loading Envelopes 12 Loading ... 16 Selecting Default Settings 18 Customizing Windows Print Settings 19 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 21 Printing Borderless Photos 22 BorderFree Paper 22 Loading Paper 23 Printing Your Photos 24 PRINTING WITH A MACINTOSH 27 Printing With Macintosh OS X 28 Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to ...
Printer Basics
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... 33 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 34 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 35 Printing Borderless Photos 36 Loading Paper 37 Macintosh OS X 37 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 41 Cleaning the Print Head 41 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 42 Examining the Nozzle... 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and Solutions 65 Setup and Software Installation Problems 65 Printer Problems 66 Quality Problems 68 Paper Problems 71 ...
... 33 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 34 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 35 Printing Borderless Photos 36 Loading Paper 37 Macintosh OS X 37 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 41 Cleaning the Print Head 41 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 42 Examining the Nozzle... 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and Solutions 65 Setup and Software Installation Problems 65 Printer Problems 66 Quality Problems 68 Paper Problems 71 ...
Printer Basics
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...don't bleed through, they're ideal for business and home use , yet capable of prints on various papers. Welcome! The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is rated up to create accurate prints. 7 These quick-drying inks are resistant to media, printed image, display conditions, ... conditions. Note: The light resistance of prints is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. Delivers superior photo quality with EPSON Software™ Film Factory,™ uses these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite® inks. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions...
...don't bleed through, they're ideal for business and home use , yet capable of prints on various papers. Welcome! The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is rated up to create accurate prints. 7 These quick-drying inks are resistant to media, printed image, display conditions, ... conditions. Note: The light resistance of prints is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. Delivers superior photo quality with EPSON Software™ Film Factory,™ uses these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite® inks. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions...
Printer Basics
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... safety information, your warranty, and instructions on a Macintosh®, maintaining the printer, and solving basic problems. Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. For more details about your printer. ■ EPSON Software Film Factory is EPSON's free photo-sharing website where you need for better printing. About Your Software Your...
... safety information, your warranty, and instructions on a Macintosh®, maintaining the printer, and solving basic problems. Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer. For more details about your printer. ■ EPSON Software Film Factory is EPSON's free photo-sharing website where you need for better printing. About Your Software Your...
Printer Basics
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... following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. That's why printer settings are important. Printing With Windows Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described...
... following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. That's why printer settings are important. Printing With Windows Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described...
Printer Basics
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..." on page 19 for instructions on page 21 for most prints. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on selecting Photo RPM. 6. Select other settings as shown above. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Select from these Quality Option settings: Draft: for rough drafts with reduced print quality Text: for...
..." on page 19 for instructions on page 21 for most prints. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on selecting Photo RPM. 6. Select other settings as shown above. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Select from these Quality Option settings: Draft: for rough drafts with reduced print quality Text: for...
Printer Basics
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...so you want to select Photo RPM for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of the window. 2. If you can use the Advanced screen each time you see a warning note, click Continue. 3. or Help button. If you access your printer settings, select the Show this...click the ? Customizing Windows Print Settings You can reuse them as necessary Select a color management method (To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first) Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in the bottom right corner of ...
...so you want to select Photo RPM for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of the window. 2. If you can use the Advanced screen each time you see a warning note, click Continue. 3. or Help button. If you access your printer settings, select the Show this...click the ? Customizing Windows Print Settings You can reuse them as necessary Select a color management method (To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first) Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in the bottom right corner of ...
Printer Basics
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... White Paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) Matte Paper - Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you're...
... White Paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) Matte Paper - Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you're...
Printer Basics
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... inches) 4 × 6 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 4 × 6 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Paper Type setting Matte Paper - Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus printer will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from most...
... inches) 4 × 6 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) 4 × 6 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Paper Type setting Matte Paper - Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus printer will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from most...
Printer Basics
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... a Macintosh Before you print. 27 That's why printer settings are important. Make sure you check your printer settings every time you start, make sure you want. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Whenever you print, make sure your...
... a Macintosh Before you print. 27 That's why printer settings are important. Make sure you check your printer settings every time you start, make sure you want. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Whenever you print, make sure your...
Printer Basics
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...color adjustments in the pull-down menu: ■ Copies & Pages: to select the number of quality and print speed for future use. (In OS X 10.2.x, select Save As from the list. 7. The Quality setting on page 33. 8. You can also choose other print settings by selecting these options in the printer... Options: to save your selections for most prints. Select Print Settings from the Presets pop-up menu.) 29 For the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click the Advanced button and see "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on this screen gives you 're using Select...
...color adjustments in the pull-down menu: ■ Copies & Pages: to select the number of quality and print speed for future use. (In OS X 10.2.x, select Save As from the list. 7. The Quality setting on page 33. 8. You can also choose other print settings by selecting these options in the printer... Options: to save your selections for most prints. Select Print Settings from the Presets pop-up menu.) 29 For the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click the Advanced button and see "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on this screen gives you 're using Select...
Printer Basics
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... down the key and press the . (period) key. You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on selecting Photo RPM. 5. button. 6. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? ■ Set the slider to Quality to select high-quality printing, Speed for faster printing, or an... in the upper right corner of quality and print speed for instructions on your printer. 32 If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor IV from the Application menu in -between setting. (The slider is not available for all paper types.)...
... down the key and press the . (period) key. You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on selecting Photo RPM. 5. button. 6. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? ■ Set the slider to Quality to select high-quality printing, Speed for faster printing, or an... in the upper right corner of quality and print speed for instructions on your printer. 32 If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor IV from the Application menu in -between setting. (The slider is not available for all paper types.)...
Printer Basics
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... click the ? On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click Advanced. Select these advanced settings as a group so you can reuse them as necessary: Select color management settings here Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on photo and glossy papers Select various ...print options here Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Macintosh OS 8.6 to save your settings, ...
... click the ? On the printer settings window, click Custom, then click Advanced. Select these advanced settings as a group so you can reuse them as necessary: Select color management settings here Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on photo and glossy papers Select various ...print options here Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Macintosh OS 8.6 to save your settings, ...