Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to the needs of specific users instead of these core printing technologies is on each component is equally important in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color...
... Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to the needs of specific users instead of these core printing technologies is on each component is equally important in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are present and used, the best possibly print quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the same page. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for applying ink droplets to the page, based on the Epson ink sets in...
... optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are present and used, the best possibly print quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the same page. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for applying ink droplets to the page, based on the Epson ink sets in...
Product Information Guide
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... button Paper support Printer cover Output tray and extension USB port Power cord connector Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow User Replacable Parts Part Paper support Printer cover Power cord Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Part number 1262104 1288526 2068927 Epson Stylus C68 Media Paper name Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Phot Quality Ink Jet...
... button Paper support Printer cover Output tray and extension USB port Power cord connector Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow User Replacable Parts Part Paper support Printer cover Power cord Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Part number 1262104 1288526 2068927 Epson Stylus C68 Media Paper name Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Phot Quality Ink Jet...
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... 3.5 × 5 inches 8 × 10 inches User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1 12 Mbps (Full speed device) NRZI USB Series B Under 2 meters Electrical Rated voltage...
... 3.5 × 5 inches 8 × 10 inches User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1 12 Mbps (Full speed device) NRZI USB Series B Under 2 meters Electrical Rated voltage...
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... the borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 3 If that appears on page 6. If you have a replacement cartridge. Turn the printer back on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Turn off the printer, then open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any jammed paper or other problems. If you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions on your screen to eject the paper. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it...
... the borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 3 If that appears on page 6. If you have a replacement cartridge. Turn the printer back on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Turn off the printer, then open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any jammed paper or other problems. If you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions on your screen to eject the paper. Make sure you have just installed a new cartridge, it...
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... you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for specific paper capacity guidelines.) Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Then slide the left . 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 4 - Epson Stylus C68 Note: You can load up to 120 sheets of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. 6/05 Make sure the paper is...
... you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for specific paper capacity guidelines.) Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Then slide the left . 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 4 - Epson Stylus C68 Note: You can load up to 120 sheets of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. 6/05 Make sure the paper is...
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..., keep unused paper in the printer, then do the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Select Head Cleaning. Select C68 Series in progress. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Then click Print. For this paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes Select this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Ultra...
..., keep unused paper in the printer, then do the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Select Head Cleaning. Select C68 Series in progress. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. Then click Print. For this paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes Select this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Ultra...
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... the color should be on , but not flashing.) Then open the printer cover. 2. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. If ink gets on the Windows taskbar. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on the bottom of children, and don't drink the ink. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on your screen...
... the color should be on , but not flashing.) Then open the printer cover. 2. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. If ink gets on the Windows taskbar. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on the bottom of children, and don't drink the ink. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on your screen...
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... the ink cartridge. Close the cartridge cover. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 7 The power light flashes. 4. Lower it from its package, shake it four or five times. Open the cartridge cover. Note: Don't hold down gently until the cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the ink out mark. If no cartridge needs to be replaced stops under the ink out mark. ❏ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head...
... the ink cartridge. Close the cartridge cover. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 7 The power light flashes. 4. Lower it from its package, shake it four or five times. Open the cartridge cover. Note: Don't hold down gently until the cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the ink out mark. If no cartridge needs to be replaced stops under the ink out mark. ❏ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head...
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... four sets of patterns in your printout. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Follow the instructions on the printer. 2. You see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the lower right corner of paper. 3. If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one that 's closest to being aligned. When it clicks into place. 5. Turn on the screen to align the print head. Note: If you need to print a black vertical alignment test page...
... four sets of patterns in your printout. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Follow the instructions on the printer. 2. You see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the lower right corner of paper. 3. If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one that 's closest to being aligned. When it clicks into place. 5. Turn on the screen to align the print head. Note: If you need to print a black vertical alignment test page...
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.... Leave the ink cartridges installed. Wait until the print head returns to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts inside . 4. Don't get water on the printer. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Disconnect the USB cable. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 9 If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. After it upside down. Look at its power cord. 3. Turn off the printer and unplug...
.... Leave the ink cartridges installed. Wait until the print head returns to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts inside . 4. Don't get water on the printer. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Disconnect the USB cable. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 9 If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. After it upside down. Look at its power cord. 3. Turn off the printer and unplug...
Quick Reference Guide
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... on -screen User's Guide. Please follow these instructions to avoid bodily injury. Tip: Tips contain hints for everyday use, yet capable of time. After you have set up your printer, see the on the Start Here sheet, use . Note: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus C68 as you read your Epson Stylus C68 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from Windows® or...
... on -screen User's Guide. Please follow these instructions to avoid bodily injury. Tip: Tips contain hints for everyday use, yet capable of time. After you have set up your printer, see the on the Start Here sheet, use . Note: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus C68 as you read your Epson Stylus C68 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from Windows® or...
Quick Reference Guide
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... edge of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. It's often brighter or whiter than the 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. ■ If you're using special paper, check the package for specific paper capacity guidelines...
... edge of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. It's often brighter or whiter than the 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. ■ If you're using special paper, check the package for specific paper capacity guidelines...
Quick Reference Guide
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... below for basic printing of your print job. You see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 here Select your Paper Size Select your Macintosh OS X documents. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on your printer in the Printer Setup Utility (OS X 10.3.x) or the Print Center (OS X 10.2.x) as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. Before you begin, make sure you have...
... below for basic printing of your print job. You see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 here Select your Paper Size Select your Macintosh OS X documents. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on your printer in the Printer Setup Utility (OS X 10.3.x) or the Print Center (OS X 10.2.x) as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. Before you begin, make sure you have...
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...-up menu. 3. Select your Media Type Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 10 Basic Printing Click Print You see a window like this one: Select Stylus C68 Select Print Settings 7. Click OK. 6. Select portrait or landscape as necessary: Select your Paper Size. Select the following Print Settings as the orientation setting. 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Select Stylus C68 in the Printer pop-up menu. 9. Open the File menu and select Print.
...-up menu. 3. Select your Media Type Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 10 Basic Printing Click Print You see a window like this one: Select Stylus C68 Select Print Settings 7. Click OK. 6. Select portrait or landscape as necessary: Select your Paper Size. Select the following Print Settings as the orientation setting. 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Select Stylus C68 in the Printer pop-up menu. 9. Open the File menu and select Print.
Quick Reference Guide
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... ink cartridge replacement position, as shown below. The power light begins to clean the print head. 3. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Press the ink button again. ■ If more than one cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the ink out mark. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to flash...
... ink cartridge replacement position, as shown below. The power light begins to clean the print head. 3. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Press the ink button again. ■ If more than one cartridge is empty, the next cartridge moves under the ink out mark. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to flash...
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Red paper light flashes and green power light flashes Paper is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Press the paper button to determine which cartridge is on page 32. Reinstall it or replace it with the printer or incorrectly installed. Load more detailed help. Check the message that doesn't work, turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Make sure you have a problem with your Epson Stylus C68, check the printer's lights (as described below) to diagnose what may be causing it...
Red paper light flashes and green power light flashes Paper is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Press the paper button to determine which cartridge is on page 32. Reinstall it or replace it with the printer or incorrectly installed. Load more detailed help. Check the message that doesn't work, turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Make sure you have a problem with your Epson Stylus C68, check the printer's lights (as described below) to diagnose what may be causing it...
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... below to your screen). Turn off ; Problems and Solutions You see banding (light lines). ■ Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you don't see the icon, go to clean the print head: 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 32. red paper light and red ink light flashes (quickly) The printer may need cleaning; Green power light is off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Select Head Cleaning. Lights Explanation Red paper light and red ink light flash and green power light is off...
... below to your screen). Turn off ; Problems and Solutions You see banding (light lines). ■ Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you don't see the icon, go to clean the print head: 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 32. red paper light and red ink light flashes (quickly) The printer may need cleaning; Green power light is off the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Select Head Cleaning. Lights Explanation Red paper light and red ink light flash and green power light is off...
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... cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may damage the printer. 4. Problems and Solutions 31 Cleaning takes several seconds. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. see page 24 for instructions. Your printout is loaded in progress. You can also turn off and wait overnight. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side...
... cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may damage the printer. 4. Problems and Solutions 31 Cleaning takes several seconds. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. see page 24 for instructions. Your printout is loaded in progress. You can also turn off and wait overnight. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side...
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... to determine whether the printer requires service. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover damage to the manufacturer's specified usage, which usage may be another model of the replacement. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral...
... to determine whether the printer requires service. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover damage to the manufacturer's specified usage, which usage may be another model of the replacement. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral...