Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... to the needs of specific users instead 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 higher ...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 ...
... to the needs of specific users instead 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 higher ...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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... Different ink droplet sizes can be used in achieving print quality. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to achieve more tone representations • The smallest ink ...how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of a photograph. Effect of ...
... Different ink droplet sizes can be used in achieving print quality. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to achieve more tone representations • The smallest ink ...how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of a photograph. Effect of ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson papers are no added costs for the... job. Whether the customer is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson...
... quality is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson papers are no added costs for the... job. Whether the customer is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... producing a superb color gamut. Excellent DURABrite Inks are water-, smudge-, and fade-resistant on that media; DURABrite Inks are extremely light resistant, even on matte papers. Excellent Inks have excellent lightresistant properties. DURABrite Inks are an evolving pigment-based ink technology first introduced in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Poor Not conducive...
... producing a superb color gamut. Excellent DURABrite Inks are water-, smudge-, and fade-resistant on that media; DURABrite Inks are extremely light resistant, even on matte papers. Excellent Inks have excellent lightresistant properties. DURABrite Inks are an evolving pigment-based ink technology first introduced in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Poor Not conducive...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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...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 Paper Note: The Epson Premium Glossy Photo... conventional dye-based inks are the only ink system that are optimized for black and color printing. Many competitive printers use with DURABrite Inks and delivers long-lasting color prints that is not compatible with the use of black ink in water. What's ...
...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 Paper Note: The Epson Premium Glossy Photo... conventional dye-based inks are the only ink system that are optimized for black and color printing. Many competitive printers use with DURABrite Inks and delivers long-lasting color prints that is not compatible with the use of black ink in water. What's ...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... also have the flexibility to produce full-bleed snapshots right out of the printer-without trimming or perforations. The spread of ink into the paper's fibers is known as producing improved color range and accuracy. The best papers for printing photos with DURABrite Inks (... water-, smudge, and fade-resistant prints ideal for text printing: 1. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are absorbed into the paper. DURABrite...
... also have the flexibility to produce full-bleed snapshots right out of the printer-without trimming or perforations. The spread of ink into the paper's fibers is known as producing improved color range and accuracy. The best papers for printing photos with DURABrite Inks (... water-, smudge, and fade-resistant prints ideal for text printing: 1. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are absorbed into the paper. DURABrite...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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...durable output, DURABrite Inks are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on DURABrite Inks...Epson Stylus C80 uses a different variation of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite Inks also offer the flexibility of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite Inks produce great photo image quality with improved printing on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors...
...durable output, DURABrite Inks are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on DURABrite Inks...Epson Stylus C80 uses a different variation of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite Inks also offer the flexibility of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite Inks produce great photo image quality with improved printing on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors...
Printer Basics
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... third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of their respective owners. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. While some people assume. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for use of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances...
... third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of their respective owners. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. While some people assume. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for use of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances...
Printer Basics
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About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use ... Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 25 26...
About Your Software About Your Documentation Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use ... Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 25 26...
Printer Basics
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... 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and ...Software Installation Problems 43 Printer Problems 44 Quality Problems 45 Paper Problems 48 Miscellaneous Problems 48 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 50 Windows 50 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 50 Macintosh OS X 50 Where To Get Help 51 EPSON...
... 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and ...Software Installation Problems 43 Printer Problems 44 Quality Problems 45 Paper Problems 48 Miscellaneous Problems 48 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 50 Windows 50 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 50 Macintosh OS X 50 Where To Get Help 51 EPSON...
Printer Basics
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v
INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v
Printer Basics
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...™ Film Factory,™ uses these settings to 70 years based on accelerated testing of time. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer is practical for double-sided prints. Because these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ inks. It provides you need superior printing. Delivers superior photo quality with these ink particles remain near...
...™ Film Factory,™ uses these settings to 70 years based on accelerated testing of time. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer is practical for double-sided prints. Because these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ inks. It provides you need superior printing. Delivers superior photo quality with these ink particles remain near...
Printer Basics
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... Reference Guide for additional information about your printer. See the Start Here sheet for printing. It includes EPSON Print Show, animated tutorials on some Mac® OS X systems.) ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that came with Exif Print enabled applications such as white balance, contrast, color saturation, and exposure time are posted...
... Reference Guide for additional information about your printer. See the Start Here sheet for printing. It includes EPSON Print Show, animated tutorials on some Mac® OS X systems.) ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo management program that came with Exif Print enabled applications such as white balance, contrast, color saturation, and exposure time are posted...
Printer Basics
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... your equipment. About Your Documentation To set up your printer. For more details about your printer, see the Start Here sheet. Welcome! 3 You'll also find information on Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS... your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems ■ Installing printer software on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for better printing. Cautions must be observed to avoid ...
... your equipment. About Your Documentation To set up your printer. For more details about your printer, see the Start Here sheet. Welcome! 3 You'll also find information on Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS... your warranty, and instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems ■ Installing printer software on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for better printing. Cautions must be observed to avoid ...
Printer Basics
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... the manual. Launching the Movies 1. Click the appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. If you how. Click Print Show. 3. Using the... paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Click Exit to view printer movies that quickly tell you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on...
... the manual. Launching the Movies 1. Click the appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. If you how. Click Print Show. 3. Using the... paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Click Exit to view printer movies that quickly tell you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or beginning on...
Printer Basics
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... view. ■ Click right arrows to view subtopics, then click on a topic. ■ Click down arrows to expand the table of contents 3. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the left to close a subtopic list. You see an icon for a graphic when viewing your desktop. 2. Welcome! 5
... view. ■ Click right arrows to view subtopics, then click on a topic. ■ Click down arrows to expand the table of contents 3. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the left to close a subtopic list. You see an icon for a graphic when viewing your desktop. 2. Welcome! 5
Printer Basics
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Fan the stack of plain paper in your printer's sheet feeder. 1. Pull out the output tray extensions. Don't load paper above this arrow Slide the left edge guide against the paper, but not too ...
Fan the stack of plain paper in your printer's sheet feeder. 1. Pull out the output tray extensions. Don't load paper above this arrow Slide the left edge guide against the paper, but not too ...
Printer Basics
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... 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. Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Don't ...edge first against them. Follow these steps: 1. For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center on the left edge guide against the right edge of the sheet feeder. The printable side should be up to 10 envelopes...
... 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. Follow these guidelines when loading paper: ■ Don't ...edge first against them. Follow these steps: 1. For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center on the left edge guide against the right edge of the sheet feeder. The printable side should be up to 10 envelopes...
Printer Basics
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See page 10 (Windows) or page 15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 The most common envelope size is Envelope #10. Printing from Start ...to the m position when you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. Before you 're done.) 3. 2. Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box). ■ For paper Type (Windows...
See page 10 (Windows) or page 15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 The most common envelope size is Envelope #10. Printing from Start ...to the m position when you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. Before you 're done.) 3. 2. Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box). ■ For paper Type (Windows...
Printer Basics
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... 2. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you may look different): Select your printer here Click here to open your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) Note: If you have paper in a software program, follow these steps... to Finish Make sure you click the print icon on your document in the printer, as described on page 7....
... 2. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you may look different): Select your printer here Click here to open your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) Note: If you have paper in a software program, follow these steps... to Finish Make sure you click the print icon on your document in the printer, as described on page 7....
