Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... the core technologies used in Epson printers and all ink solution. 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 ... output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink ...
... the core technologies used in Epson printers and all ink solution. 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 ... output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to produce ink ... satellites and misting. 2. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be combined to create a larger color palette. The size and number of tiny droplets can use...
... droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to produce ink ... satellites and misting. 2. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be combined to create a larger color palette. The size and number of tiny droplets can use...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Chief Memory Officer are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Other product names used , the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are no added costs for identification purposes only and...
... Chief Memory Officer are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Other product names used , the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are no added costs for identification purposes only and...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... pigment ink, conventional dye ink, and DURABrite Inks are: Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble pigment particles Poor Conventional Dye Ink Epson DURABrite Inks Formed from color-forming, Comprised of media, including plain paper. Fair to Good The dye...papers-especially on the goals and advantages of pigment-based inks. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Ink remains near the surface of the paper. Excellent Inks are water-resistant on a wide variety of DURABrite Inks...
... pigment ink, conventional dye ink, and DURABrite Inks are: Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble pigment particles Poor Conventional Dye Ink Epson DURABrite Inks Formed from color-forming, Comprised of media, including plain paper. Fair to Good The dye...papers-especially on the goals and advantages of pigment-based inks. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Ink remains near the surface of the paper. Excellent Inks are water-resistant on a wide variety of DURABrite Inks...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... plain paper. DURABrite Ink is water-resistant on matte papers. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are soluble in water. With competitors' inks, only black is pigment-based for black and color 2. What's more, DURABrite Inks have water-resistance on glossy, matte, and... papers, yet also produce quality results on plain paper. The water- Although conventional dye-based inks are resistant to the three color inks. Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is not compatible with the use with DURABrite Inks and delivers long-lasting...
... plain paper. DURABrite Ink is water-resistant on matte papers. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are soluble in water. With competitors' inks, only black is pigment-based for black and color 2. What's more, DURABrite Inks have water-resistance on glossy, matte, and... papers, yet also produce quality results on plain paper. The water- Although conventional dye-based inks are resistant to the three color inks. Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is not compatible with the use with DURABrite Inks and delivers long-lasting...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...coating catches each pigment particle is encapsulated in a resin. 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 suspended in ... dot gain. DURABrite Inks' pigment particles "rest" near the surface. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of the printer-without trimming or perforations. Plus, the newest printers with DURABrite Inks feature BorderFree printing, making it easy to produce full-bleed...
...coating catches each pigment particle is encapsulated in a resin. 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 suspended in ... dot gain. DURABrite Inks' pigment particles "rest" near the surface. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of the printer-without trimming or perforations. Plus, the newest printers with DURABrite Inks feature BorderFree printing, making it easy to produce full-bleed...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...DURABrite Inks, it supports different papers. While current models support Epson Glossy Photo Paper, the Epson Stylus C80 does not support those marks. ©2004 Epson America, Inc. Other product names used in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for printing reports, web pages, ... initial formulation of DURABrite Inks, used herein are for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ink that has run dry. DURABrite Inks also offer the flexibility of...
...DURABrite Inks, it supports different papers. While current models support Epson Glossy Photo Paper, the Epson Stylus C80 does not support those marks. ©2004 Epson America, Inc. Other product names used in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for printing reports, web pages, ... initial formulation of DURABrite Inks, used herein are for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ink that has run dry. DURABrite Inks also offer the flexibility of...
Printer Basics
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...modifications, repairs, or alterations to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be trademarks of ... in any form or by any consumable products other equipment. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be responsible and respectful of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, MicroWeave, and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras...
...modifications, repairs, or alterations to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be trademarks of ... in any form or by any consumable products other equipment. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be responsible and respectful of Epson America, Inc. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, MicroWeave, and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras...
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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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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...™ Film Factory,™ uses these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite® inks. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. Your printer, with these settings to 80 years on specialty papers, and 70 years on various papers. Because ...speed, metering, flash, and exposure settings, in the JPEG image file. The light resistance rating is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. Welcome! The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is based on select 4 × 6 and letter-size papers. ■ Resolution Performance Management™ (RPM...
...™ Film Factory,™ uses these advanced features: ■ EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite® inks. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. Your printer, with these settings to 80 years on specialty papers, and 70 years on various papers. Because ...speed, metering, flash, and exposure settings, in the JPEG image file. The light resistance rating is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. Welcome! The EPSON Stylus® C84 printer is based on select 4 × 6 and letter-size papers. ■ Resolution Performance Management™ (RPM...
Printer Basics
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... management program that lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all types of paper, printing with your printer. Visit http://support.epson.com. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you can 't print without it. Notes contain important information about your software installer. Tip...
... management program that lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. About Your Software Your printer CD-ROM includes all types of paper, printing with your printer. Visit http://support.epson.com. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you can 't print without it. Notes contain important information about your software installer. Tip...
Printer Basics
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...Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Use the program tools to view the manual. Launching the Animations 1. If you how. ...Click Print Show. 3. Click a title. Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. The movie starts playing. The EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) has animations that quickly show you are using a different browser, the pages may not ...
...Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Use the program tools to view the manual. Launching the Animations 1. If you how. ...Click Print Show. 3. Click a title. Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. The movie starts playing. The EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) has animations that quickly show you are using a different browser, the pages may not ...
Printer Basics
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... you begin, complete the instructions on a Macintosh, see a message that setup is still on -screen instructions to view. For instructions on installing printer software in your printer is complete. 6. Note: EPSON Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. You're ready to continue with the installation. 4. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect...
... you begin, complete the instructions on a Macintosh, see a message that setup is still on -screen instructions to view. For instructions on installing printer software in your printer is complete. 6. Note: EPSON Software Film Factory does not support Windows NT 4.x. You're ready to continue with the installation. 4. Note: Use a parallel cable to connect...
Printer Basics
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Fan the stack of the left edge guide and slide it against the paper, but not too tightly. Don't push the paper in your printer: ■ "Loading Single Sheets" below ■ "Loading Envelopes" on page 12 ■ "Loading Special Papers" on page 13 Loading Single Sheets 1. Press here, then slide over Output tray and extension Load paper under tab 11 Press in the side of paper and place it against the right edge guide. Loading Paper Follow the steps in these sections to load paper in . 3. Open the output tray and its extension. 2.
Fan the stack of the left edge guide and slide it against the paper, but not too tightly. Don't push the paper in your printer: ■ "Loading Single Sheets" below ■ "Loading Envelopes" on page 12 ■ "Loading Special Papers" on page 13 Loading Single Sheets 1. Press here, then slide over Output tray and extension Load paper under tab 11 Press in the side of paper and place it against the right edge guide. Loading Paper Follow the steps in these sections to load paper in . 3. Open the output tray and its extension. 2.
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. Make sure the envelopes are under the tabs on the left...
... 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. Make sure the envelopes are under the tabs on the left...
Printer Basics
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...its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Windows NT 4.x, see page 10 to install your printer settings every time you print. 15 That's why printer settings are important. Printing With Windows Before you start, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right... paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. They tell your printer what kind of paper you're using and what type of paper. Your...
...its software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. (For Windows NT 4.x, see page 10 to install your printer settings every time you print. 15 That's why printer settings are important. Printing With Windows Before you start, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right... paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine EPSON papers and EPSON inks. ■ Choose the right printer settings. They tell your printer what kind of paper you're using and what type of paper. Your...
Printer Basics
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Make sure EPSON Stylus C84 Series is selected. 3. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to open your printer name here Click here to print it . You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it using the basic printer settings: 1. Printing From an Application After you see a Print window like this one: Select your printer software 2. From the file menu, click Print. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 16
Make sure EPSON Stylus C84 Series is selected. 3. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to open your printer name here Click here to print it . You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it using the basic printer settings: 1. Printing From an Application After you see a Print window like this one: Select your printer software 2. From the file menu, click Print. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 16
Printer Basics
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... paper you've loaded. Select other settings as shown above. Select the paper Type for instructions on the Main tab. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 17 4.
... paper you've loaded. Select other settings as shown above. Select the paper Type for instructions on the Main tab. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 17 4.