Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality...
... various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... and image documents, yet also offer the flexibility to poor output quality on a variety of DURABrite Inks is desired. Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are comprised of DURABrite Inks. Poor Not conducive to plain paper printing due to print photos. DURABrite Inks are optimized for dedicated productivity. DURABrite Inks are featured in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially...
... and image documents, yet also offer the flexibility to poor output quality on a variety of DURABrite Inks is desired. Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are comprised of DURABrite Inks. Poor Not conducive to plain paper printing due to print photos. DURABrite Inks are optimized for dedicated productivity. DURABrite Inks are featured in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... use the latest formulation of printing 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 printing reports, web pages, greeting cards, presentations, report covers, resumes, menus, and your favorite photos. Other product names used in those papers, but does support Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (not supported on the current models). 2 The initial formulation of DURABrite Inks, used...
... use the latest formulation of printing 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 printing reports, web pages, greeting cards, presentations, report covers, resumes, menus, and your favorite photos. Other product names used in those papers, but does support Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (not supported on the current models). 2 The initial formulation of DURABrite Inks, used...
Printer Basics
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... and User's Guide. 8 About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all types of paper, printing with your software installer. Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support website periodically for free updates to EPSON PhotoCenter with Windows® or on a Macintosh®, maintaining the printer, and solving basic problems. Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer driver. II) and Exif Print. ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo...
... and User's Guide. 8 About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all types of paper, printing with your software installer. Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support website periodically for free updates to EPSON PhotoCenter with Windows® or on a Macintosh®, maintaining the printer, and solving basic problems. Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your printer driver. II) and Exif Print. ■ EPSON PhotoCenterSM is a photo...
Printer Basics
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... the Manual 1. Click on installing printer software in your Start Here sheet. For instructions on the topic you see your drive. 3. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to your computer. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. 5. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 11. 10 Windows NT® 4.x does not support a USB connection. 1. See the instructions beginning on your desktop. 2. When you want to start printing!
... the Manual 1. Click on installing printer software in your Start Here sheet. For instructions on the topic you see your drive. 3. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to your computer. Wait while the files are copied to your computer. 5. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 11. 10 Windows NT® 4.x does not support a USB connection. 1. See the instructions beginning on your desktop. 2. When you want to start printing!
Printer Basics
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Lights Explanation Green power light The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print flashes head, or ink is out of ink or not installed. Load more and press the paper button. Red paper light flashes Paper is low or follow the steps in "Checking the Ink Supply" on page 45. Then reload paper and press the paper button to eject the jammed paper. Red ink light on page 76. red paper and ink lights flashing alternately Paper may have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in "Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge" on page 47 to determine...
Lights Explanation Green power light The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print flashes head, or ink is out of ink or not installed. Load more and press the paper button. Red paper light flashes Paper is low or follow the steps in "Checking the Ink Supply" on page 45. Then reload paper and press the paper button to eject the jammed paper. Red ink light on page 76. red paper and ink lights flashing alternately Paper may have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in "Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge" on page 47 to determine...
Printer Basics
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... Speed mode; Quality Problems You see "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 45. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see banding (light lines). ■ Clean the print head nozzles; It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see "Printing With Windows" on page 15 or "Printing With a Macintosh" on page 27. ■ Make sure the paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting matches your paper; see "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 54. 68 See "Printing With a Macintosh" on page 27 for instructions. ■ Align the print head...
... Speed mode; Quality Problems You see "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 45. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see banding (light lines). ■ Clean the print head nozzles; It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see "Printing With Windows" on page 15 or "Printing With a Macintosh" on page 27. ■ Make sure the paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting matches your paper; see "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 54. 68 See "Printing With a Macintosh" on page 27 for instructions. ■ Align the print head...
Printer Basics
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...; Use a support sheet with a soft, clean cloth. If one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure paper meets the specifications listed in your on-screen User's Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and ink absorption. ■ Align the print head as described in your print dry completely before you print the second side. Open the printer cover and wipe the rollers shown below with special paper, or try loading paper one side of the paper will contain a lighter image or...
...; Use a support sheet with a soft, clean cloth. If one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure paper meets the specifications listed in your on-screen User's Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and ink absorption. ■ Align the print head as described in your print dry completely before you print the second side. Open the printer cover and wipe the rollers shown below with special paper, or try loading paper one side of the paper will contain a lighter image or...
Printer Basics
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... image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only). See "Printing With a Macintosh" on page 33 for instructions. ■ Try changing the Gamma setting. See "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 19 or "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on page 33 to have set the wrong paper size. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of your on glossy photo papers. Also check if you may be uneven on -screen colors. See "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 19 or "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings...
... image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only). See "Printing With a Macintosh" on page 33 for instructions. ■ Try changing the Gamma setting. See "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 19 or "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings" on page 33 to have set the wrong paper size. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of your on glossy photo papers. Also check if you may be uneven on -screen colors. See "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 19 or "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings...
Printer Basics
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...; Use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side up. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left and right edge guides. ■ If paper jams, press the paper button. If necessary, open the cover and remove any jammed or torn pieces. Miscellaneous Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed or multiple pages feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. See "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 19 or "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings...
...; Use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side up. ■ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left and right edge guides. ■ If paper jams, press the paper button. If necessary, open the cover and remove any jammed or torn pieces. Miscellaneous Problems The image is inverted, as if viewed in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed or multiple pages feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. See "Customizing Windows Print Settings" on page 19 or "Customizing Macintosh Print Settings...
Printer Basics
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... your printer is needed, Epson will be new or refurbished to determine whether the printer requires service. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the covered printer will provide telephone diagnostic service to the Epson standard of quality, and, at its shipment from the Epson authorized service center. This warranty covers only normal use an address in workmanship and materials for replacement of your EPSON printer prove...
... your printer is needed, Epson will be new or refurbished to determine whether the printer requires service. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the covered printer will provide telephone diagnostic service to the Epson standard of quality, and, at its shipment from the Epson authorized service center. This warranty covers only normal use an address in workmanship and materials for replacement of your EPSON printer prove...
Printer Basics
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... problems, solving, 72 Slow printing problem, 67 Smeared print, 69 Smudges, 69 Software description, 8 installation problems, 65 to 66 uninstalling, 74 to 75 Special EPSON papers, 13 to 14 Storing prints, 22, 36 System requirements, 77 T Technical support, 76 Test page, 64 Transporting printer, 58 to 60 Troubleshooting, see Problems U Uninstalling printer software, 74 to 75 USB, 77 User's Guide, 9 to 10 Utilities aligning print head, 54 to 57 checking ink supply, 45 to 46 cleaning print head, 41 to 43 nozzle check...
... problems, solving, 72 Slow printing problem, 67 Smeared print, 69 Smudges, 69 Software description, 8 installation problems, 65 to 66 uninstalling, 74 to 75 Special EPSON papers, 13 to 14 Storing prints, 22, 36 System requirements, 77 T Technical support, 76 Test page, 64 Transporting printer, 58 to 60 Troubleshooting, see Problems U Uninstalling printer software, 74 to 75 USB, 77 User's Guide, 9 to 10 Utilities aligning print head, 54 to 57 checking ink supply, 45 to 46 cleaning print head, 41 to 43 nozzle check...
Product Information Guide
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...The printer is low or empty. Checking the Ink Supply To check your screen to replace it with the printer or incorrectly installed. Paper button and paper out light (also cancels print jobs) Ink button and ink out light Power button and light Follow the guidelines in doubt, try another outlet. Load more ink cartridges are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON. Turn the printer back on , you check the control panel lights: Green power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink is not controlled by a switch...
...The printer is low or empty. Checking the Ink Supply To check your screen to replace it with the printer or incorrectly installed. Paper button and paper out light (also cancels print jobs) Ink button and ink out light Power button and light Follow the guidelines in doubt, try another outlet. Load more ink cartridges are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON. Turn the printer back on , you check the control panel lights: Green power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink is not controlled by a switch...
Start Here Card
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... check the printer, first turn off . Then hold down until it back on the screen to appear. 5 Double-click Install EPSON Network Status Monitor. Windows® 1 Make sure the wireless mode for more than 5 minutes. 12 Place paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, then slide the edge guide against the paper. Then follow the instructions on . Cartridge cover 10 Close the cartridge cover. 11 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. 8 Open...
... check the printer, first turn off . Then hold down until it back on the screen to appear. 5 Double-click Install EPSON Network Status Monitor. Windows® 1 Make sure the wireless mode for more than 5 minutes. 12 Place paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, then slide the edge guide against the paper. Then follow the instructions on . Cartridge cover 10 Close the cartridge cover. 11 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. 8 Open...
Start Here Card
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... network port is set up correctly (Windows), or that quickly tell you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Use this code to load special paper, replace ink cartridges, and clean the print head. You see Setup and Installation. For more problem solving tips on the Wireless Server Configuration screen. Also includes a User Guide with the printer. EPSON Software is a trademark, and SoundAdvice is trying to print. Check the printer's lights to set up your network is a service mark of paper. See your wireless...
... network port is set up correctly (Windows), or that quickly tell you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Use this code to load special paper, replace ink cartridges, and clean the print head. You see Setup and Installation. For more problem solving tips on the Wireless Server Configuration screen. Also includes a User Guide with the printer. EPSON Software is a trademark, and SoundAdvice is trying to print. Check the printer's lights to set up your network is a service mark of paper. See your wireless...
User Setup Information
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... Installing and Configuring the Software for other protocols. Be sure to install the utilities on one computer on your printer driver, see page 56.) s If you're using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, you configure the print server. See your computer's wireless mode to and configure the print server. s If you may have selected the correct network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier). For instructions on your settings are correct. You only need to temporarily disable...
... Installing and Configuring the Software for other protocols. Be sure to install the utilities on one computer on your printer driver, see page 56.) s If you're using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, you configure the print server. See your computer's wireless mode to and configure the print server. s If you may have selected the correct network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier). For instructions on your settings are correct. You only need to temporarily disable...
User Setup Information
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... register your EPSON Stylus C84WN and follow the instructions on the Installation Program window. 22 Installing and Configuring the Software for Windows Double-click Install EPSON Network Status Monitor. Double-click Install EPSON Printer Movies and User Guide (EPIC) on the EPSON Installation Program window and follow the instructions on your browser. 9. Double-click Register your printer. When you 're running Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.x, you how to install this option. 10. Double-click Install EpsonNet Wireless Print Server Utilities on the screen. Click Stop...
... register your EPSON Stylus C84WN and follow the instructions on the Installation Program window. 22 Installing and Configuring the Software for Windows Double-click Install EPSON Network Status Monitor. Double-click Install EPSON Printer Movies and User Guide (EPIC) on the EPSON Installation Program window and follow the instructions on your browser. 9. Double-click Register your printer. When you 're running Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.x, you how to install this option. 10. Double-click Install EpsonNet Wireless Print Server Utilities on the screen. Click Stop...
User Setup Information
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... correct IP address and server name in step 5. Setting Up Additional Computers 33 On the Installation Program window, double-click Install EPSON Stylus C84WN Printer Driver and follow the instructions to communicate without an access point. Make sure your card or adapter uses to install this utility. 6. If your wireless adapter doesn't include an 802.11b Ad Hoc option, select Ad Hoc, Computer-to-Computer, or whatever mode your computer's wireless mode is on the screen to print...
... correct IP address and server name in step 5. Setting Up Additional Computers 33 On the Installation Program window, double-click Install EPSON Stylus C84WN Printer Driver and follow the instructions to communicate without an access point. Make sure your card or adapter uses to install this utility. 6. If your wireless adapter doesn't include an 802.11b Ad Hoc option, select Ad Hoc, Computer-to-Computer, or whatever mode your computer's wireless mode is on the screen to print...
User Setup Information
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... software controls print settings, monitors printer status, and provides several utilities for your printer. s EPSON Software Film Factory This photo management program lets you configure the print server. s Printer Movies and User Guide (EPIC) This program includes Print Show animated tutorials and a comprehensive User Guide for printer maintenance. For instructions on your network. s The print server also comes with a built-in a flash. Installing the C84WN Software 37 See the documentation for your wireless adapter for details. You only need to communicate without an access point...
... software controls print settings, monitors printer status, and provides several utilities for your printer. s EPSON Software Film Factory This photo management program lets you configure the print server. s Printer Movies and User Guide (EPIC) This program includes Print Show animated tutorials and a comprehensive User Guide for printer maintenance. For instructions on your network. s The print server also comes with a built-in a flash. Installing the C84WN Software 37 See the documentation for your wireless adapter for details. You only need to communicate without an access point...
User Setup Information
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... of 10 digits, or a combination of digits and letters. s If you entered in the 64Bit Key 1 box, preceded by the number zero (0) and lowercase letter x. For example: 0x62B91F2A98. Because AirPort uses passwords that you see the Wireless Server Search window, click QUIT. 5. To use WEP encryption on page 37 to install the printer driver and EpsonNet Wireless Print Server Utilities, and to establish a connection to the print server. 3.
... of 10 digits, or a combination of digits and letters. s If you entered in the 64Bit Key 1 box, preceded by the number zero (0) and lowercase letter x. For example: 0x62B91F2A98. Because AirPort uses passwords that you see the Wireless Server Search window, click QUIT. 5. To use WEP encryption on page 37 to install the printer driver and EpsonNet Wireless Print Server Utilities, and to establish a connection to the print server. 3.
