Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... core technologies used in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The 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 smooth transitions and true photographic...
... core technologies used in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The 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 smooth transitions and true photographic...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...of tiny droplets can use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in dense coverage areas to deflect inward, ...projecting ink through the nozzle. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. Here's how it compares to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of a photograph. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to thermal ink jet technology, ...
...of tiny droplets can use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in dense coverage areas to deflect inward, ...projecting ink through the nozzle. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. Here's how it compares to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of a photograph. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to thermal ink jet technology, ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... respective owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed "dots" in those marks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson papers are registered trademarks or trademarks of their best...
... respective owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed "dots" in those marks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson papers are registered trademarks or trademarks of their best...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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...variety of media, including plain paper. Poor Not conducive to plain paper printing due to signage media Coloring is desired. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. Excellent DURABrite Inks are useful where high quality, long-lasting output is high because ink dyes ...on glossy papers-especially on the goals and advantages of the paper. The goal of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Excellent Pigment particles are water-, smudge-, and fade-resistant on that media; generally limited to poor output quality on all...
...variety of media, including plain paper. Poor Not conducive to plain paper printing due to signage media Coloring is desired. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. Excellent DURABrite Inks are useful where high quality, long-lasting output is high because ink dyes ...on glossy papers-especially on the goals and advantages of the paper. The goal of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Excellent Pigment particles are water-, smudge-, and fade-resistant on that media; generally limited to poor output quality on all...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that are resistant to the three color inks. The water- Many competitive printers use of black ink in water. Water- Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is water-resistant DURABrite Inks have water-resistance on specific glossy photo papers...
... use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that are resistant to the three color inks. The water- Many competitive printers use of black ink in water. Water- Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is water-resistant DURABrite Inks have water-resistance on specific glossy photo papers...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... output on RC papers, dot gain of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of DURABrite Ink uses an exclusive technology where each ink droplet. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of... are suspended in the solution and never coagulate. Double-Sided prints without trimming or perforations. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of the printer-without bleed-through While DURABrite Inks produce excellent text and everyday documents, they are absorbed into the...
... output on RC papers, dot gain of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of DURABrite Ink uses an exclusive technology where each ink droplet. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of... are suspended in the solution and never coagulate. Double-Sided prints without trimming or perforations. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of the printer-without bleed-through While DURABrite Inks produce excellent text and everyday documents, they are absorbed into the...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... to use the latest formulation of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite Inks also offer the flexibility of Epson America, Inc. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of pigment ink with the color qualities similar to dye inks to obtain...you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and 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...
... to use the latest formulation of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite Inks also offer the flexibility of Epson America, Inc. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of pigment ink with the color qualities similar to dye inks to obtain...you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and 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...
Printer Basics
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..., scanners, and ink jet printers. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be responsible and respectful of their respective owners. EPSON encourages each user to strictly... used herein are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON disclaims any product or service. While some people assume. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, MicroWeave, and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those marks. ...
..., scanners, and ink jet printers. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be responsible and respectful of their respective owners. EPSON encourages each user to strictly... used herein are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON disclaims any product or service. While some people assume. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, MicroWeave, and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those marks. ...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Software 8 About Your Documentation 8 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 9 Launching the Animations 9 Launching the Manual 10 Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x 10 LOADING PAPER 11 Loading Single Sheets 11 Loading Envelopes 12 Loading Special Papers 13 PRINTING WITH WINDOWS 15 Printing From ...
Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Software 8 About Your Documentation 8 Using the EPSON Printer Information Center 9 Launching the Animations 9 Launching the Manual 10 Installing Printer Software for Windows NT 4.x 10 LOADING PAPER 11 Loading Single Sheets 11 Loading Envelopes 12 Loading Special Papers 13 PRINTING WITH WINDOWS 15 Printing From ...
Printer Basics
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... Paper Type 35 Printing Borderless Photos 36 Loading Paper 37 Macintosh OS X 37 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 41 Cleaning the Print Head 41 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 42 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 43 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 44 ... 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and Solutions 65 Setup and Software Installation Problems 65 Printer Problems 66 Quality Problems 68 Paper Problems 71 ...
... Paper Type 35 Printing Borderless Photos 36 Loading Paper 37 Macintosh OS X 37 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 39 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 41 Cleaning the Print Head 41 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 42 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 43 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 44 ... 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and Solutions 65 Setup and Software Installation Problems 65 Printer Problems 66 Quality Problems 68 Paper Problems 71 ...
Printer Basics
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Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh OS X 74 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 74 Where To Get Help 76 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 77 Windows System Requirements 77 Macintosh System Requirements 77 Important Safety Instructions 78 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 79 FCC Compliance Statement 80 Declaration of Conformity 81 Energy Star Compliance 81 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 82 INDEX 85 5
Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh OS X 74 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 74 Where To Get Help 76 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 77 Windows System Requirements 77 Macintosh System Requirements 77 Important Safety Instructions 78 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 79 FCC Compliance Statement 80 Declaration of Conformity 81 Energy Star Compliance 81 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 82 INDEX 85 5
Printer Basics
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...technology, which optimizes the number and placement of delivering superior photo printing. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. Your printer, with manageable print file sizes. ■ Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format support. Welcome! These quick-drying inks are resistant... ink droplets on plain paper. Note: The light resistance of prints. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is rated up to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity,...
...technology, which optimizes the number and placement of delivering superior photo printing. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. Your printer, with manageable print file sizes. ■ Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format support. Welcome! These quick-drying inks are resistant... ink droplets on plain paper. Note: The light resistance of prints. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is rated up to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity,...
Printer Basics
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...About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see your animated tutorials and User's Guide. 8 Cautions must be followed carefully to EPSON PhotoCenter with Windows® or on a Macintosh®, maintaining the printer, and solving basic problems. Please follow...damage to your printer driver. For more details about your printer. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you need for complete information about your printer. Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support website ...
...About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see your animated tutorials and User's Guide. 8 Cautions must be followed carefully to EPSON PhotoCenter with Windows® or on a Macintosh®, maintaining the printer, and solving basic problems. Please follow...damage to your printer driver. For more details about your printer. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you need for complete information about your printer. Tip: It's a good idea to check EPSON's support website ...
Printer Basics
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... quickly show you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Click Exit to view the manual. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft ...The movie starts playing. Use the program tools to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. See the Start Here sheet to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. 4. Click Print Show. 3. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges,...
... quickly show you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Click Exit to view the manual. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft ...The movie starts playing. Use the program tools to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. See the Start Here sheet to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. 4. Click Print Show. 3. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges,...
Printer Basics
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...! Windows NT® 4.x does not support a USB connection. 1. Turn on installing printer software in your printer is complete. 6. Click Exit. For instructions on your computer. (Make sure your drive. 3. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98, or on .) 2. When you... Windows NT 4.x Before you see the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Click OK when you begin, complete the instructions on your printer. Note: EPSON Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. Installing Printer Software for setting up your desktop. 2. Launching the Manual 1. ...
...! Windows NT® 4.x does not support a USB connection. 1. Turn on installing printer software in your printer is complete. 6. Click Exit. For instructions on your computer. (Make sure your drive. 3. Put the EPSON CD-ROM in Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98, or on .) 2. When you... Windows NT 4.x Before you see the Main Menu, click Install Printer Driver. Click OK when you begin, complete the instructions on your printer. Note: EPSON Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. Installing Printer Software for setting up your desktop. 2. Launching the Manual 1. ...
Printer Basics
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Open the output tray and its extension. 2. Don't push the paper in the side of paper and place it against the right edge guide. Press here, then slide over Output tray and extension Load paper under tab 11 Press in . 3. Fan the stack of the left edge guide and slide it against the paper, but not too tightly. Loading Paper Follow the steps in these sections to load paper in your printer: ■ "Loading Single Sheets" below ■ "Loading Envelopes" on page 12 ■ "Loading Special Papers" on page 13 Loading Single Sheets 1.
Open the output tray and its extension. 2. Don't push the paper in the side of paper and place it against the right edge guide. Press here, then slide over Output tray and extension Load paper under tab 11 Press in . 3. Fan the stack of the left edge guide and slide it against the paper, but not too tightly. Loading Paper Follow the steps in these sections to load paper in your printer: ■ "Loading Single Sheets" below ■ "Loading Envelopes" on page 12 ■ "Loading Special Papers" on page 13 Loading Single Sheets 1.
Printer Basics
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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. Slide the left edge guide. Follow these settings, see: "Printing With...
... 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. Slide the left edge guide. Follow these settings, see: "Printing With...
Printer Basics
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... right paper. Printing With Windows Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Windows NT 4.x, see page 10 to install your printer what kind of paper you're using and what type of paper.... That's why printer settings are important. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of print you print. 15 For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. &#...
... right paper. Printing With Windows Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Windows NT 4.x, see page 10 to install your printer what kind of paper you're using and what type of paper.... That's why printer settings are important. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of print you print. 15 For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. &#...
Printer Basics
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You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it using the basic printer settings: 1. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus C84 Series is selected. 3. Printing From an Application After you see a Print window like this one: Select your printer name here Click here to print it . From the file menu, click Print. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 16
You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it using the basic printer settings: 1. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus C84 Series is selected. 3. Printing From an Application After you see a Print window like this one: Select your printer name here Click here to print it . From the file menu, click Print. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 16
Printer Basics
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... Photo: for photos or graphics with high print quality Note: The Quality Option settings on page 21 for most prints. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 17 Select the paper Type for instructions on the Main tab. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on this...
... Photo: for photos or graphics with high print quality Note: The Quality Option settings on page 21 for most prints. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 17 Select the paper Type for instructions on the Main tab. See "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on this...
