Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...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 Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to ... line art High Quality Halftoning Generates fast, color-accurate results with higher optical density and contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 This combination of core technologies used in Epson printers and all-in-one -size-fits-...
...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 Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to ... line art High Quality Halftoning Generates fast, color-accurate results with higher optical density and contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 This combination of core technologies used in Epson printers and all-in-one -size-fits-...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... factor in the ink reservoir which is generally measured in dots per inch (DPI) is involved in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use halftone algorithms with more inconsistent droplets with satellites and misting. 2.
... factor in the ink reservoir which is generally measured in dots per inch (DPI) is involved in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use halftone algorithms with more inconsistent droplets with satellites and misting. 2.
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to produce their respective owners. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are...
... be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to produce their respective owners. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are...
Product Information Guide
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... S041141 S041649 S041272 S041271 S041467 S041257 S041568 S041062 S041067 S041061 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. sales only). Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 90 nozzles 87 nozzles (29 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 1
... S041141 S041649 S041272 S041271 S041467 S041257 S041568 S041062 S041067 S041061 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. sales only). Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 90 nozzles 87 nozzles (29 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 1
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...inches 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. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Other products may cause damage to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Freezing* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) ...C108.8 Class B Ink Cartridges Colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson 2 - Epson Stylus C68 Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder ...
...inches 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. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Other products may cause damage to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Freezing* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) ...C108.8 Class B Ink Cartridges Colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson 2 - Epson Stylus C68 Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder ...
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... borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 3 red paper and ink lights flash (quickly) Explanation The printer is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Make sure you have an internal error. Paper may have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. The printer may be changed by the manufacturer at any time...
... borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 3 red paper and ink lights flash (quickly) Explanation The printer is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Make sure you have an internal error. Paper may have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. The printer may be changed by the manufacturer at any time...
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... left edge guide. Insert the paper, printable side up to 120 sheets of plain paper and up , against the paper (but not too tightly). Epson Stylus C68 Note: You can load up to 20 sheets of most types of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. ... 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...
... left edge guide. Insert the paper, printable side up to 120 sheets of plain paper and up , against the paper (but not too tightly). Epson Stylus C68 Note: You can load up to 20 sheets of most types of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. ... 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...
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...printer, then do the following proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ❏ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like the following: 3. If the pattern has white lines or gaps, click Clean to clean the print head again. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68... - 5 Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off....
...printer, then do the following proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ❏ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like the following: 3. If the pattern has white lines or gaps, click Clean to clean the print head again. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68... - 5 Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off....
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... a cartridge, you begin. Epson Stylus C68 You can damage the printer. Note: You cannot continue ... printer is more than six months old, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Epson Stylus C68 ...replace the empty cartridge. Then click Epson Status Monitor. Store ink cartridges ..., but not flashing.) Then open the printer cover. 2. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏...the Ink Supply To check your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab...other cartridges still contain ink. Select C68 Series and click OK. If ... the green IC chip, as the printer. Press and release the ink button...
... a cartridge, you begin. Epson Stylus C68 You can damage the printer. Note: You cannot continue ... printer is more than six months old, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Epson Stylus C68 ...replace the empty cartridge. Then click Epson Status Monitor. Store ink cartridges ..., but not flashing.) Then open the printer cover. 2. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏...the Ink Supply To check your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab...other cartridges still contain ink. Select C68 Series and click OK. If ... the green IC chip, as the printer. Press and release the ink button...
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... flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Don't touch the green part 6. Close the cartridge cover. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 7 The power light flashes. 4. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one cartridge... is firmly seated and clicks into place. 7. Then remove it from its package, shake it four or five times. Epson Stylus C68 The ink cartridge holder...
... flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Don't touch the green part 6. Close the cartridge cover. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 7 The power light flashes. 4. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one cartridge... is firmly seated and clicks into place. 7. Then remove it from its package, shake it four or five times. Epson Stylus C68 The ink cartridge holder...
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... aligned. If you need to print a black vertical alignment test page. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 If you see the icon, go to print the color vertical alignment sheet. Select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon. Press the ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge...
... aligned. If you need to print a black vertical alignment test page. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 If you see the icon, go to print the color vertical alignment sheet. Select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon. Press the ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge...
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... close the Print Head Alignment Utility. Click Print to prevent water from getting inside the printer. 11. After it several times a year. 1. Keep the printer cover closed to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. they can 't find the pattern with no gap or line between ... 3. Then click Realignment to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. Enter the number for transportation by packing the printer in its number in the box on the printer. Epson Stylus C68 8. Click Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this : 9. If ink accidentally gets inside the...
... close the Print Head Alignment Utility. Click Print to prevent water from getting inside the printer. 11. After it several times a year. 1. Keep the printer cover closed to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. they can 't find the pattern with no gap or line between ... 3. Then click Realignment to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. Enter the number for transportation by packing the printer in its number in the box on the printer. Epson Stylus C68 8. Click Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this : 9. If ink accidentally gets inside the...
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.... 5. Related Documentation CPD-19655 CPD-19656 CPD-19657 Epson Stylus C68 Start Here Epson Stylus C68 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C68 CD-ROM with tape, as shown below, then close the printer cover. 6. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Remove any paper from the printer before using the protective materials that came with them. Close the output tray. 7. Epson Stylus C68 4. Secure the ink cartridge holder with electronic User...
.... 5. Related Documentation CPD-19655 CPD-19656 CPD-19657 Epson Stylus C68 Start Here Epson Stylus C68 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C68 CD-ROM with tape, as shown below, then close the printer cover. 6. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Remove any paper from the printer before using the protective materials that came with them. Close the output tray. 7. Epson Stylus C68 4. Secure the ink cartridge holder with electronic User...
Quick Reference Guide
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... OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 24 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where To Get Help 32 Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35...
... OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 24 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where To Get Help 32 Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35...
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After you have set up your Epson Stylus C68 as described on the Start Here sheet, use these guidelines as you read your Epson Stylus C68 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your equipment. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C68 printer is practical for double-sided prints...
After you have set up your Epson Stylus C68 as described on the Start Here sheet, use these guidelines as you read your Epson Stylus C68 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to your equipment. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C68 printer is practical for double-sided prints...
Quick Reference Guide
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For example, your job. Loading Paper The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. See "Using Special Papers" on your printer. Follow these steps to load paper on page 13 for your printer. 1. Open the output tray and its extension. 2. Squeeze the left . 4 Loading Paper If you 'll want ... you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper. For the best results however, you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine.
For example, your job. Loading Paper The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. See "Using Special Papers" on your printer. Follow these steps to load paper on page 13 for your printer. 1. Open the output tray and its extension. 2. Squeeze the left . 4 Loading Paper If you 'll want ... you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper. For the best results however, you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine.
Quick Reference Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
Quick Reference Guide
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... in Windows 1. Printing in this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your documents. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you are printing photographs, also see page 15 for basic printing of your printer software 2. For Windows, see page 9. For Macintosh ...OS X, see below. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Make sure Epson Stylus C68 Series is selected. 3. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) 6 Basic Printing If you see a Print...
... in Windows 1. Printing in this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your documents. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you are printing photographs, also see page 15 for basic printing of your printer software 2. For Windows, see page 9. For Macintosh ...OS X, see below. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Make sure Epson Stylus C68 Series is selected. 3. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) 6 Basic Printing If you see a Print...
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... your paper Size Select your document or image orientation Click here for the Orientation setting. See "Using Special Papers" on page 13. 6. Printing in the printer. You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you 've loaded in Windows 7
... your paper Size Select your document or image orientation Click here for the Orientation setting. See "Using Special Papers" on page 13. 6. Printing in the printer. You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you 've loaded in Windows 7
Quick Reference Guide
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... Print Center (OS X 10.2.x) as described on your printer. You can also see how much ink you added your printer in Macintosh OS X 9 You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. For printing photographs, also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 here Select your Paper Size Select your print...
... Print Center (OS X 10.2.x) as described on your printer. You can also see how much ink you added your printer in Macintosh OS X 9 You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. For printing photographs, also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 here Select your Paper Size Select your print...