Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... pages. Print Quality-Core Printing 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 produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and...
... pages. Print Quality-Core Printing 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 produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to precisely print crisp details in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of different ink droplet sizes. 1. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them...
... photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to precisely print crisp details in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of different ink droplet sizes. 1. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Other product names used , the best possibly print quality is most efficient pattern for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Whether the customer is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the content, selected output quality, and paper...
... to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Other product names used , the best possibly print quality is most efficient pattern for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Whether the customer is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the content, selected output quality, and paper...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... of the paper so there is desired. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. Excellent DURABrite Inks are water-resistant on plain paper. Excellent Inks are extremely light resistant, even on a wide variety of media, including plain paper. DURABrite...
... of the paper so there is desired. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. Excellent DURABrite Inks are water-resistant on plain paper. Excellent Inks are extremely light resistant, even on a wide variety of media, including plain paper. DURABrite...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... printers use of RC (Resin Coated) papers, much like a watercolor paint. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief With pigment-based DURABrite Ink, even if the outer surface fades, color remains within the particle Page 2 Water- DURABrite Inks pigment...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 Paper is not compatible with DURABrite Inks and delivers long-lasting color...
... printers use of RC (Resin Coated) papers, much like a watercolor paint. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief With pigment-based DURABrite Ink, even if the outer surface fades, color remains within the particle Page 2 Water- DURABrite Inks pigment...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 Paper is not compatible with DURABrite Inks and delivers long-lasting color...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... 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 conventional dye-based inks is optimized with a higher optical density. 3. The ink base then helps the DURABrite Ink pigment particles penetrate into the fibers of color inks, producing brighter output...
... 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 conventional dye-based inks is optimized with a higher optical density. 3. The ink base then helps the DURABrite Ink pigment particles penetrate into the fibers of color inks, producing brighter output...
DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief
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... to other Epson ink technologies, refer to the Epson Ink Solutions document. Summary Epson DURABrite Inks combine the durability qualities of pigment ink with the color qualities similar to dye inks to use primarily one or two colors, you will see a great cost savings. Epson and Epson Stylus are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in the Epson Stylus C80, was...
... to other Epson ink technologies, refer to the Epson Ink Solutions document. Summary Epson DURABrite Inks combine the durability qualities of pigment ink with the color qualities similar to dye inks to use primarily one or two colors, you will see a great cost savings. Epson and Epson Stylus are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in the Epson Stylus C80, was...
Printer Basics
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... as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, MicroWeave, and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. EPSON encourages each user to other than those marks. Copyright ©...
... as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, MicroWeave, and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. EPSON encourages each user to other than those marks. Copyright ©...
Printer Basics
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... Pattern 43 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 44 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Checking the Ink Supply 45 Ink Cartridge Precautions 46 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 47 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 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...
... Pattern 43 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 44 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Checking the Ink Supply 45 Ink Cartridge Precautions 46 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 47 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 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...
Printer Basics
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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 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.
Printer Basics
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...; (RPM™) technology, which optimizes the number and placement of ink droplets on plain paper. It provides you with manageable print file sizes. ■ Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format support. The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is practical for double-sided prints. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of delivering superior photo printing. The...
...; (RPM™) technology, which optimizes the number and placement of ink droplets on plain paper. It provides you with manageable print file sizes. ■ Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format support. The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is practical for double-sided prints. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of delivering superior photo printing. The...
Printer Basics
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... Print Show. 3. If you how. The movie starts playing. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. See the Start Here sheet to exit EPSON Print Show. 9 Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft Internet...
... Print Show. 3. If you how. The movie starts playing. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. See the Start Here sheet to exit EPSON Print Show. 9 Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft Internet...
Printer Basics
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...) 463-7766 for the EPSON Stylus C84: Paper name* EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Size Letter...
...) 463-7766 for the EPSON Stylus C84: Paper name* EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Enhanced Matte Paper (Archival Matte Paper) EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Size Letter...
Printer Basics
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...; Check the paper package for additional instructions on using special papers. 14 To load EPSON ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Paper type Loading capacity Premium Bright White Paper 120 Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 80 sheets EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo 20 sheets Paper Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper 20 sheets Matte...
...; Check the paper package for additional instructions on using special papers. 14 To load EPSON ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Paper type Loading capacity Premium Bright White Paper 120 Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 80 sheets EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo 20 sheets Paper Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper 20 sheets Matte...
Printer Basics
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For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of print you want. Make sure you check your printer settings every time you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. Printing With Windows...
For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of print you want. Make sure you check your printer settings every time you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. Printing With Windows...
Printer Basics
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... in the lower right corner of your programs. 1. You can still change the Windows default printer settings for all your print job. 8. You see how much ink you can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on your program, if necessary. 18 You can also see the window shown in ...your printer. You can use the buttons to pause or resume printing Tip: You can change the printer settings in "Printing From an...
... in the lower right corner of your programs. 1. You can still change the Windows default printer settings for all your print job. 8. You see how much ink you can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on your program, if necessary. 18 You can also see the window shown in ...your printer. You can use the buttons to pause or resume printing Tip: You can change the printer settings in "Printing From an...
Printer Basics
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... (Archival Matte Paper) Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies 21 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you...
... (Archival Matte Paper) Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies 21 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct paper Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you...
Printer Basics
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... Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from most camera stores. ■ Always keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from your EPSON Stylus printer will minimize color changes and lengthen ...22 For best results, always use EPSON papers. As with traditional photos, EPSON recommends proper care that will last for prints that are formulated to the edges of the page. The special EPSON DuraBrite inks designed for your printer are properly displayed or stored. Printing...
... Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper With proper care, photographs from most camera stores. ■ Always keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from your EPSON Stylus printer will minimize color changes and lengthen ...22 For best results, always use EPSON papers. As with traditional photos, EPSON recommends proper care that will last for prints that are formulated to the edges of the page. The special EPSON DuraBrite inks designed for your printer are properly displayed or stored. Printing...
Printer Basics
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Start your photo program and open your paper Size setting. 7. You see the following paper types: ■ Matte Paper - Select one of the following : 3. Then click Properties or Preferences. Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 5. Read the message and click OK. 6. Printing Your Photos 1. Select your photo. 2. Select Portrait or Landscape as the Quality Option setting. 4. Select Photo or Best Photo as the orientation setting. 24 Open the File menu and click Print. Click the Borderless checkbox.
Start your photo program and open your paper Size setting. 7. You see the following paper types: ■ Matte Paper - Select one of the following : 3. Then click Properties or Preferences. Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 5. Read the message and click OK. 6. Printing Your Photos 1. Select your photo. 2. Select Portrait or Landscape as the Quality Option setting. 4. Select Photo or Best Photo as the orientation setting. 24 Open the File menu and click Print. Click the Borderless checkbox.
Printer Basics
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... Here sheet. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of print you start, make sure you print. 27 For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Whenever you print..., make sure your printer settings every time you do the following: ■ Use the right ...
... Here sheet. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of print you start, make sure you print. 27 For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Whenever you print..., make sure your printer settings every time you do the following: ■ Use the right ...
