Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color control and superior density Crisp line art Greater detail in shadows, with smooth transitions and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead...
... tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color control and superior density Crisp line art Greater detail in shadows, with smooth transitions and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... fiber of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially on matte papers. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. generally limited to signage media Coloring is to print photos. Epson DURABrite Inks are featured in the Epson printers and all supported papers-plain, matte, and...
... fiber of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially on matte papers. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. generally limited to signage media Coloring is to print photos. Epson DURABrite Inks are featured in the Epson printers and all supported papers-plain, matte, and...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in the Epson Stylus C80, was not rated for printing reports, web pages, greeting cards, presentations, report covers, resumes, menus, and your favorite photos. DURABrite is a registered trademark of pigment ink with the color qualities similar to dye inks to the Epson Ink Solutions document. DURABrite Inks produce great photo image quality with : Excellent output on glossy papers. DURABrite Inks have to use specialty papers to use primarily...
... the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in the Epson Stylus C80, was not rated for printing reports, web pages, greeting cards, presentations, report covers, resumes, menus, and your favorite photos. DURABrite is a registered trademark of pigment ink with the color qualities similar to dye inks to the Epson Ink Solutions document. DURABrite Inks produce great photo image quality with : Excellent output on glossy papers. DURABrite Inks have to use specialty papers to use primarily...
Product Information Guide
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... Epson Stylus C86 Printer Parts Paper support Left edge guide Right edge guide Output tray Ink button Power button Paper button Printer cover Output tray extension Parallel port USB port User Replaceable Parts Part Paper support Power cord Part number 1262104 2068927 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black (high capacity)* Black (standard capacity)* Cyan Magenta Yellow Color multipack (cyan, magenta, and yellow) Part number T043120 T044120 T044220 T044320 T044420 T044520 * Availability of paper types and sizes varies by location. To order Epson ink cartridges, and paper...
... Epson Stylus C86 Printer Parts Paper support Left edge guide Right edge guide Output tray Ink button Power button Paper button Printer cover Output tray extension Parallel port USB port User Replaceable Parts Part Paper support Power cord Part number 1262104 2068927 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black (high capacity)* Black (standard capacity)* Cyan Magenta Yellow Color multipack (cyan, magenta, and yellow) Part number T043120 T044120 T044220 T044320 T044420 T044520 * Availability of paper types and sizes varies by location. To order Epson ink cartridges, and paper...
Product Information Guide
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... Epson Stylus C86 - 3 Use paper only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Since the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Printable Area A B-L C B-R Normal Borderless* Envelope A The minimum top margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Before printing large jobs with the borderless setting, print a single sheet to 75 g/m²) - - - Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper...
... Epson Stylus C86 - 3 Use paper only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Since the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Printable Area A B-L C B-R Normal Borderless* Envelope A The minimum top margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Before printing large jobs with the borderless setting, print a single sheet to 75 g/m²) - - - Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper...
Product Information Guide
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... folder. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges is off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn it with the printer or incorrectly installed. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is more and press the paper button. You see a message on your screen to replace the cartridge(s). Epson Stylus C86 Control Panel To diagnose some problems, check the printer's control panel, as...
... folder. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges is off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn it with the printer or incorrectly installed. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is more and press the paper button. You see a message on your screen to replace the cartridge(s). Epson Stylus C86 Control Panel To diagnose some problems, check the printer's control panel, as...
Product Information Guide
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... the ink cartridge replacement position. 5. If ink gets into your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Caution: Don't press the ink button for one ink cartridge is off, go to clean the print head. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 3. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Epson Stylus C86 Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out...
... the ink cartridge replacement position. 5. If ink gets into your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Caution: Don't press the ink button for one ink cartridge is off, go to clean the print head. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 3. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Epson Stylus C86 Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out...
Product Information Guide
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... you need to replace. 10. Paper name Media/paper Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes Epson Premium Bright 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 PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for more than 5 minutes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is firmly seated. Charging takes about one second. Epson Stylus C86 3/04 The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Remove the cartridge...
... you need to replace. 10. Paper name Media/paper Type setting Plain paper sheets or envelopes Epson Premium Bright 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 PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for more than 5 minutes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is firmly seated. Charging takes about one second. Epson Stylus C86 3/04 The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Remove the cartridge...
Product Information Guide
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... turned on and print a few pages at least once a month to your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Caution: Never turn it only if quality declines. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. Insert paper against the paper ❏ Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscapeoriented photos. ❏ Load the printable side face up. Epson Stylus C86...
... turned on and print a few pages at least once a month to your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Caution: Never turn it only if quality declines. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. Insert paper against the paper ❏ Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscapeoriented photos. ❏ Load the printable side face up. Epson Stylus C86...
Product Information Guide
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... you need to clean the print head again. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. You see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in your screen). Look at the five sets of patterns in the corresponding box on the printer. 2. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 7. Epson Stylus C86 3/04 Select Print Head Alignment. Click Print to print a black vertical alignment test page. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to align the print head. Select Stylus C86 in...
... you need to clean the print head again. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. You see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in your screen). Look at the five sets of patterns in the corresponding box on the printer. 2. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 7. Epson Stylus C86 3/04 Select Print Head Alignment. Click Print to print a black vertical alignment test page. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to align the print head. Select Stylus C86 in...
Product Information Guide
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... number in the box on the screen and click Next. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from getting inside the printer. they can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Remove any other parts inside . 4. If ink accidentally gets inside of a similar size. 1. After it's printed, you should clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth. Open the printer cover. 3/04 Epson Stylus C86...
... number in the box on the screen and click Next. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from getting inside the printer. they can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Remove any other parts inside . 4. If ink accidentally gets inside of a similar size. 1. After it's printed, you should clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth. Open the printer cover. 3/04 Epson Stylus C86...
Product Information Guide
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..., align the print head. Close the cartridge cover and press the ink button. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Remove all the cartridges. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Epson Stylus C86 4. Wait until the print head locks in your printer. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your eyes, flush them . Epson Stylus C86 3/04 The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to clean the print head. Unplug the power cord from...
..., align the print head. Close the cartridge cover and press the ink button. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Remove all the cartridges. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Epson Stylus C86 4. Wait until the print head locks in your printer. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your eyes, flush them . Epson Stylus C86 3/04 The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to clean the print head. Unplug the power cord from...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Click Install Printer User's Guide and follow the on the Start Here sheet for Windows NT 4.x Before you begin, complete the instructions on -screen instructions. 7. Note: Epson Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. Installing Printer Software for setting up your printer. Windows NT 4.x does not support a USB connection. 1. For instructions on a Macintosh, see the Epson Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed. 10. Turn on your computer. (Make sure your Start Here sheet. Click Share Photos...
...Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Click Install Printer User's Guide and follow the on the Start Here sheet for Windows NT 4.x Before you begin, complete the instructions on -screen instructions. 7. Note: Epson Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. Installing Printer Software for setting up your printer. Windows NT 4.x does not support a USB connection. 1. For instructions on a Macintosh, see the Epson Product Registration screen, register your printer as instructed. 10. Turn on your computer. (Make sure your Start Here sheet. Click Share Photos...
Quick Reference Guide
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... you start to the ink cartridge replacement position, as shown on , but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. 2. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to flash. The power light begins to be replaced stops under the ink out mark. ■ If all the empty cartridges have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in one cartridge is turned on (the green power light should be...
... you start to the ink cartridge replacement position, as shown on , but not flashing). Then open the printer cover. 2. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to flash. The power light begins to be replaced stops under the ink out mark. ■ If all the empty cartridges have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in one cartridge is turned on (the green power light should be...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the print head. Red ink light is not installed correctly. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it with the printer or incorrectly installed. red paper and ink lights flash The printer may be incompatible with the correct cartridge. Turn off the printer, open the cover and remove any torn pieces. If that appears on page 30. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or Epson as described on your screen to resume printing. Check the message that doesn't work, turn off the printer...
... the print head. Red ink light is not installed correctly. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it with the printer or incorrectly installed. red paper and ink lights flash The printer may be incompatible with the correct cartridge. Turn off the printer, open the cover and remove any torn pieces. If that appears on page 30. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or Epson as described on your screen to resume printing. Check the message that doesn't work, turn off the printer...
Quick Reference Guide
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Macintosh OS 9: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Caution: Never turn off . 2. follow the instructions below to your printer properties window as described on your screen). Note: If you 're using. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 4, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. Select Head Cleaning. Select Stylus C86 in the lower right corner of your taskbar...
Macintosh OS 9: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Caution: Never turn off . 2. follow the instructions below to your printer properties window as described on your screen). Note: If you 're using. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 4, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. Select Head Cleaning. Select Stylus C86 in the lower right corner of your taskbar...
Quick Reference Guide
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... use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side up . ■ Use Epson papers to clear the jam. Reload the paper and press the paper button. ■ Heavily saturated prints may need replacing; You can also turn the printer off . Your paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer, then do the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. and then try cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may curl, causing a paper jam when printing on both sides of genuine Epson ink. 4. When the green power light stops flashing, make...
... use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side up . ■ Use Epson papers to clear the jam. Reload the paper and press the paper button. ■ Heavily saturated prints may need replacing; You can also turn the printer off . Your paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer, then do the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. and then try cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may curl, causing a paper jam when printing on both sides of genuine Epson ink. 4. When the green power light stops flashing, make...
Quick Reference Guide
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... not apply to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this limited warranty. This warranty is not responsible for all costs to determine whether the printer requires service. An Epson service technician will be another model of one . This warranty covers only normal use an address in workmanship and materials for repair instructions and return authorization...
... not apply to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this limited warranty. This warranty is not responsible for all costs to determine whether the printer requires service. An Epson service technician will be another model of one . This warranty covers only normal use an address in workmanship and materials for repair instructions and return authorization...
Start Here Card
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... turn on Background printing. 3 Close the Chooser. Continue with the Stylus C86 and Stylus C86 (Sheet Feeder - You're ready to install the software. 7 Click Install Epson Software Film Factory. Note: If you 're finished, click Exit to print! See your operating system. See your hard drive, then open automatically, double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. In Mac OS X, enter your administrator password and click OK. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to print...
... turn on Background printing. 3 Close the Chooser. Continue with the Stylus C86 and Stylus C86 (Sheet Feeder - You're ready to install the software. 7 Click Install Epson Software Film Factory. Note: If you 're finished, click Exit to print! See your operating system. See your hard drive, then open automatically, double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. In Mac OS X, enter your administrator password and click OK. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to print...
Start Here Card
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... Epson Corporation. Epson and Epson Stylus are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Questions? To use with a flat matte finish for step-by-step instructions on printing documents and photos, replacing ink cartridges, and solving common problems. On-screen Printer User's Guide Double-click the Printer User's Guide icon on your desktop to quickly select the Epson Stylus C86 in letter and 4 x 6" size. This paper delivers crisp black text and vivid, colorful images. How To Get Paper and Ink Use genuine EPSON inks and paper to Start...
... Epson Corporation. Epson and Epson Stylus are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Questions? To use with a flat matte finish for step-by-step instructions on printing documents and photos, replacing ink cartridges, and solving common problems. On-screen Printer User's Guide Double-click the Printer User's Guide icon on your desktop to quickly select the Epson Stylus C86 in letter and 4 x 6" size. This paper delivers crisp black text and vivid, colorful images. How To Get Paper and Ink Use genuine EPSON inks and paper to Start...