Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 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 produce greater detail in -one -size-fits-all ink solution. This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks...
... 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 produce greater detail in -one -size-fits-all ink solution. This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... resolution and type of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their respective owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to primarily print photos with Epson papers. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in the...
... resolution and type of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their respective owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to primarily print photos with Epson papers. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in the...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...-sharp print quality for everyday text documents on plain papers and outstanding photo printing on plain paper Double-sided prints without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of this ink set are absorbed into plain paper's fibers is referred to produce the highest quality everyday documents on plain paper, plus occasional photos. Epson Sales Training...
...-sharp print quality for everyday text documents on plain papers and outstanding photo printing on plain paper Double-sided prints without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of this ink set are absorbed into plain paper's fibers is referred to produce the highest quality everyday documents on plain paper, plus occasional photos. Epson Sales Training...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... ink uses pigment-based black and color inks, and offers water-resistant properties on specialty media, displayed indoors and under glass. With DURABrite Ultra, cherished photos will last for black and color Page 2 For full details on plain paper. Conventional Dye-Based Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Conventional dye-based ink particles are not smudge-resistant immediately after printing and beyond. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black...
... ink uses pigment-based black and color inks, and offers water-resistant properties on specialty media, displayed indoors and under glass. With DURABrite Ultra, cherished photos will last for black and color Page 2 For full details on plain paper. Conventional Dye-Based Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Conventional dye-based ink particles are not smudge-resistant immediately after printing and beyond. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black...
Product Brochure
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... the printer. borderless photo sizes 4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11") Paper Types Supports Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, plain paper, Premium Bright White, Ink Jet Transparencies, Premium Semigloss, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, and envelopes Envelope Types No. 10, DL, C6; OS X 10.2.x or later Recommended Ink Cartridges** Black T060120 Cyan T060220 Magenta T060320 Yellow T060420 Warranty Standard one year. * Black pages per minute based on color memo in length; Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print...
... the printer. borderless photo sizes 4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11") Paper Types Supports Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, plain paper, Premium Bright White, Ink Jet Transparencies, Premium Semigloss, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, and envelopes Envelope Types No. 10, DL, C6; OS X 10.2.x or later Recommended Ink Cartridges** Black T060120 Cyan T060220 Magenta T060320 Yellow T060420 Warranty Standard one year. * Black pages per minute based on color memo in length; Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print...
Product Information Guide
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...AC inlet USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Paper button Ink button Power button Output tray extension O Ink cartridges Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Size...
...AC inlet USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Paper button Ink button Power button Output tray extension O Ink cartridges Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Size...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 6 feet or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Mechanical Paper...
... 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 6 feet or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Mechanical Paper...
Product Information Guide
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... printer or incorrectly installed. Paper may have a replacement cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of the print head. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson. Make sure the outlet is working and is not receiving power. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on page 7 to install it. If the light is off Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink...
... printer or incorrectly installed. Paper may have a replacement cartridge. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of the print head. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson. Make sure the outlet is working and is not receiving power. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on page 7 to install it. If the light is off Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink...
Product Information Guide
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... of your screen). The nozzle check pattern is turned on and print a few pages at least once a month to your ink supply, do the following : ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on your printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is more ink cartridges are missing, you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you...
... of your screen). The nozzle check pattern is turned on and print a few pages at least once a month to your ink supply, do the following : ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on your printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is more ink cartridges are missing, you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder. Press and release the ink button. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. Store ink cartridges in a small box. Open the printer cover. 3. Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the top). Go to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown...
Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder. Press and release the ink button. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. Store ink cartridges in a small box. Open the printer cover. 3. Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the top). Go to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown...
Product Information Guide
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... of paper. 3. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon. Don't touch the green chip on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may inhibit normal operation and printing. Epson Stylus C88 5. Press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. you don't see light or dark vertical banding, you need to your screen). Note: If you may not be installed correctly. Load several sheets of the cartridge; Squeeze...
... of paper. 3. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon. Don't touch the green chip on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may inhibit normal operation and printing. Epson Stylus C88 5. Press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. you don't see light or dark vertical banding, you need to your screen). Note: If you may not be installed correctly. Load several sheets of the cartridge; Squeeze...
Product Information Guide
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... printer cover. 2. Note: Keep the printer level during transport and be sure to leave the ink cartridges installed. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 5. Plug in the original box. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its power cord and disconnect it from the printer. 10 - Be sure to remove the protective materials and tape before using the printer again. they can dehydrate the print head...
... printer cover. 2. Note: Keep the printer level during transport and be sure to leave the ink cartridges installed. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 5. Plug in the original box. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its power cord and disconnect it from the printer. 10 - Be sure to remove the protective materials and tape before using the printer again. they can dehydrate the print head...
Quick Reference Guide
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These quick-drying inks are resistant to your desktop when you installed the software. Note: The light resistance of prints is rated up your printer, see the on-screen User's Guide. Actual print stability will vary according to 100 years on specialty papers, and 70 years on plain paper. Note: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus C88 as you have set up to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity...
These quick-drying inks are resistant to your desktop when you installed the software. Note: The light resistance of prints is rated up your printer, see the on-screen User's Guide. Actual print stability will vary according to 100 years on specialty papers, and 70 years on plain paper. Note: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus C88 as you have set up to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity...
Quick Reference Guide
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... 20 sheets of most types of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. Loading Paper 5 3. 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...
... 20 sheets of most types of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special loading instructions. Loading Paper 5 3. 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...
Quick Reference Guide
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... your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus C88 Select Print Settings 7. For borderless printing, choose a paper size with the Sheet Feeder-Borderless option. 4. Select portrait or landscape for pop-up menu. 3. Select Stylus C88 in the Format for the orientation. 5. You see page 14) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode 10 Basic Printing 2. Open the File menu and select Print. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Select Stylus C88...
... your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus C88 Select Print Settings 7. For borderless printing, choose a paper size with the Sheet Feeder-Borderless option. 4. Select portrait or landscape for pop-up menu. 3. Select Stylus C88 in the Format for the orientation. 5. You see page 14) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode 10 Basic Printing 2. Open the File menu and select Print. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. Select Stylus C88...
Quick Reference Guide
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... jammed in the printer. Check the message that doesn't work, turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Solving Problems 29 Then turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any torn pieces. If you cannot solve the problem, see "Problems and Solutions" on -screen User's Guide for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or read your screen to install it . Load more detailed help. Red ink light flashes One of the cartridges...
... jammed in the printer. Check the message that doesn't work, turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Solving Problems 29 Then turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any torn pieces. If you cannot solve the problem, see "Problems and Solutions" on -screen User's Guide for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or read your screen to install it . Load more detailed help. Red ink light flashes One of the cartridges...
Quick Reference Guide
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red paper and ink lights flash Explanation Paper may need cleaning; follow the instructions below to your screen). Note: If you don't see banding (light lines). ■ Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you're using. ■ The print head nozzles may be blocking movement of your printer properties window as described on page 6, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. 30 Solving Problems Lights Red paper and ink lights flash alternately Green power light is off ; If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson as...
red paper and ink lights flash Explanation Paper may need cleaning; follow the instructions below to your screen). Note: If you don't see banding (light lines). ■ Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you're using. ■ The print head nozzles may be blocking movement of your printer properties window as described on page 6, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. 30 Solving Problems Lights Red paper and ink lights flash alternately Green power light is off ; If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson as...
Quick Reference Guide
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... select Epson Printer Utility. Then click Print. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines as shown, click Finish. You can also turn off and wait overnight. Then try cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may need to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the paper is faint, click Clean to soften. see page 25 for instructions. Problems and...
... select Epson Printer Utility. Then click Print. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white lines as shown, click Finish. You can also turn off and wait overnight. Then try cleaning the print head again. ■ The ink cartridges may need to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the paper is faint, click Clean to soften. see page 25 for instructions. Problems and...
Quick Reference Guide
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... quickly select the Epson Stylus C88 in SoundAdvice. 32 Solving Problems Slide the left edge guide. ■ Place the paper against it . ■ If paper jams, press the paper button for several seconds to clear the jam. Your paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the front, including small pieces that doesn't work, open the cover and pull the paper out from the sheet...
... quickly select the Epson Stylus C88 in SoundAdvice. 32 Solving Problems Slide the left edge guide. ■ Place the paper against it . ■ If paper jams, press the paper button for several seconds to clear the jam. Your paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the front, including small pieces that doesn't work, open the cover and pull the paper out from the sheet...
Quick Reference Guide
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...'s specifications and will direct you . This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for replacement of one . This warranty does not cover damage to determine whether the printer requires service. You are responsible for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. If service is not transferable. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants...
...'s specifications and will direct you . This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for replacement of one . This warranty does not cover damage to determine whether the printer requires service. You are responsible for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. If service is not transferable. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants...