Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 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...This technical brief provides detailed information on each 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 smooth...
... contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 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...This technical brief provides detailed information on each 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 smooth...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...combining very small, variable-size ink droplet sizes with high resolutions to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use halftone algorithms with more inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Epson printers are used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility ...used in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce a number of nozzles on the print head. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to create a larger color palette. Thermal technologies Heat method: Heat produces a vapor bubble in ...
...combining very small, variable-size ink droplet sizes with high resolutions to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use halftone algorithms with more inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Epson printers are used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility ...used in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce a number of nozzles on the print head. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to create a larger color palette. Thermal technologies Heat method: Heat produces a vapor bubble in ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks...or both on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson papers are designed in various patterns so ...
...owners. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks...or both on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson papers are designed in various patterns so ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... Advantages of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of color inks, producing brighter output on plain paper when printing greeting cards, reports, labels, web pages, resumes, menus,...watercolor paint, its molecules are not absorbed into plain paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in sharper output on plain paper. Additionally, higher optical density produces darker blacks...
... Advantages of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of color inks, producing brighter output on plain paper when printing greeting cards, reports, labels, web pages, resumes, menus,...watercolor paint, its molecules are not absorbed into plain paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in sharper output on plain paper. Additionally, higher optical density produces darker blacks...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...plain paper. Competitor's Pigment Black and Dye Color Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Only black is water-resistant Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Superb waterfastness for generations. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Epson Print DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, like all supported... papers, including plain paper. 1. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. Fade-Resistant Prints: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has faderesistant properties that exceed those of prints. Epson does not guarantee longevity of photo lab prints and...
...plain paper. Competitor's Pigment Black and Dye Color Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Only black is water-resistant Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Superb waterfastness for generations. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Epson Print DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, like all supported... papers, including plain paper. 1. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. Fade-Resistant Prints: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has faderesistant properties that exceed those of prints. Epson does not guarantee longevity of photo lab prints and...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... of the paper is ideal for printing displays or scenic color images. With the new ink formulation, metamerism is an effect where colors appear to produce high quality glossy photos as well as natural light and fluorescent light). Epson printers and All-in-One printers with many glossy photo papers, plus still supports matte...
... of the paper is ideal for printing displays or scenic color images. With the new ink formulation, metamerism is an effect where colors appear to produce high quality glossy photos as well as natural light and fluorescent light). Epson printers and All-in-One printers with many glossy photo papers, plus still supports matte...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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.../CX9400Fax only). The 69 series cartridges are closed! • New, easier to use and feature an affordable cartridge price (for the job. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is a breakthrough ink that 's needed. • Excellent output on how ...Flexible DURABrite Ultra pigment ink was designed for heavy document printing. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for most interested in a dual-pack black and is most users (C120-Color Only/CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax). Whether the customer is designed for the consumer and small ...
.../CX9400Fax only). The 69 series cartridges are closed! • New, easier to use and feature an affordable cartridge price (for the job. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is a breakthrough ink that 's needed. • Excellent output on how ...Flexible DURABrite Ultra pigment ink was designed for heavy document printing. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for most interested in a dual-pack black and is most users (C120-Color Only/CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax). Whether the customer is designed for the consumer and small ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... key advantage of Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is its ability to produce the highest quality text and photos, offering color qualities similar to 105 years (see page 2) Excellent Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color-forming, watersoluble molecules... remains near the paper's surface and the new resin formulation reduces gloss differential while improving the color gamut on all dye-based ink. some competitive printers use pigment-based black with the durability qualities of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink and Conventional Dye-Based...
... key advantage of Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is its ability to produce the highest quality text and photos, offering color qualities similar to 105 years (see page 2) Excellent Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color-forming, watersoluble molecules... remains near the paper's surface and the new resin formulation reduces gloss differential while improving the color gamut on all dye-based ink. some competitive printers use pigment-based black with the durability qualities of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink and Conventional Dye-Based...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...rights in -One Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on glossy papers. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are for printing reports, web pages, greeting cards, presentations, report ...paper • Convenient individual ink cartridges DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One CX7400 All-in-One CX8400 All-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those ...
...rights in -One Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on glossy papers. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are for printing reports, web pages, greeting cards, presentations, report ...paper • Convenient individual ink cartridges DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One CX7400 All-in-One CX8400 All-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those ...
Product Information Guide
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... problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to your printer not covered by the manufacturer at 77 °F (25 °C). Paper Note: Since the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Load envelopes flap edge left margin...thaws and is 0.78" (20 mm). B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with the short edge...
... problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to your printer not covered by the manufacturer at 77 °F (25 °C). Paper Note: Since the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Load envelopes flap edge left margin...thaws and is 0.78" (20 mm). B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with the short edge...
Product Information Guide
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...Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for your job. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Note: The type of ...paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for special loading instructions. For example, your printer. Envelopes 1. Flip the feeder guard ...
...Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for your job. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Note: The type of ...paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for special loading instructions. For example, your printer. Envelopes 1. Flip the feeder guard ...
Product Information Guide
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... for your paper in the printer software: Paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Envelopes Type ... back. 7. Heavyweight Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Envelope 6 5/05 Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 3. Slide the left edge guide to the ^ H position.
... for your paper in the printer software: Paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Envelopes Type ... back. 7. Heavyweight Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Envelope 6 5/05 Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 3. Slide the left edge guide to the ^ H position.
Product Information Guide
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... Go to step 5. 14 5/05 If you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Select your Epson Stylus CX not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Be careful when you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all -in-one ... down the B ink button for later use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do the following : Caution: Do not put your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX all the steps in your eyes, flush them . Go to step 4. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Checking the Ink Supply To check your ...
... Go to step 5. 14 5/05 If you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Select your Epson Stylus CX not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Be careful when you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all -in-one ... down the B ink button for later use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do the following : Caution: Do not put your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX all the steps in your eyes, flush them . Go to step 4. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Checking the Ink Supply To check your ...
Product Information Guide
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...print a black horizontal alignment sheet. After it's printed, you can't find an aligned pattern, choose the one minute. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see a window like this one : 12. You see a pattern with no visible ...ll waste ink. Turn on , and the B ink light goes out. Select your printout. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 11. Click Print to align the print head. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX while the P On light is flashing or you see a window like this one : ...
...print a black horizontal alignment sheet. After it's printed, you can't find an aligned pattern, choose the one minute. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see a window like this one : 12. You see a pattern with no visible ...ll waste ink. Turn on , and the B ink light goes out. Select your printout. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 11. Click Print to align the print head. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX while the P On light is flashing or you see a window like this one : ...
Product Information Guide
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... in its new location. 6. Click Print to remove the tape after installing the printer in the home position on -screen User's Guide; Look at the printout and ...Epson Stylus CX all-in the box on -screen User's Guide; Caution: Be sure to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Keep the Epson Stylus CX level as you transport it 's printed, you see page 13); Transporting the Epson Stylus... of a similar size. 1. Remove any paper from the Epson Stylus CX. 4. English/French) 5/05 17 Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series If you can 't find an aligned pattern, ...
... in its new location. 6. Click Print to remove the tape after installing the printer in the home position on -screen User's Guide; Look at the printout and ...Epson Stylus CX all-in the box on -screen User's Guide; Caution: Be sure to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Keep the Epson Stylus CX level as you transport it 's printed, you see page 13); Transporting the Epson Stylus... of a similar size. 1. Remove any paper from the Epson Stylus CX. 4. English/French) 5/05 17 Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series If you can 't find an aligned pattern, ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Then flip the feeder guard back. 5. Loading Paper 5 Slide the left edge ...choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your printer. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to use one of an image, plain paper...See page 25 for the best results, you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on other paper types.) Note: The...
...paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Then flip the feeder guard back. 5. Loading Paper 5 Slide the left edge ...choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your printer. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to use one of an image, plain paper...See page 25 for the best results, you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on other paper types.) Note: The...
Quick Reference Guide
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... With Macintosh OS X" on page 22 ■ "Using Special Papers" on page 25 Printing in -one : Select EPSON Stylus CX4200 Series or EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series Click here to your printer software Printing From Your Computer 19 Open the photo or document in your Windows or Macintosh computer. You see a window ... Print. Note: For detailed instructions on your application program. 3. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX all-in Windows 1. Also be sure to use the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the...
... With Macintosh OS X" on page 22 ■ "Using Special Papers" on page 25 Printing in -one : Select EPSON Stylus CX4200 Series or EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series Click here to your printer software Printing From Your Computer 19 Open the photo or document in your Windows or Macintosh computer. You see a window ... Print. Note: For detailed instructions on your application program. 3. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX all-in Windows 1. Also be sure to use the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the...
Quick Reference Guide
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See page 25 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. 4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you're printing (choose Photo or ... Help button. 20 Printing From Your Computer Note: For more options Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for details. Make sure Epson Stylus CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen...
See page 25 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. 4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you're printing (choose Photo or ... Help button. 20 Printing From Your Computer Note: For more options Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for details. Make sure Epson Stylus CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen...
Quick Reference Guide
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...: Select the number of all your Media Type (see page 25) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select... the following settings as Reverse print order. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ...
...: Select the number of all your Media Type (see page 25) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select... the following settings as Reverse print order. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: Reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ...
Quick Reference Guide
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To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. If you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4200 or Stylus CX4800 in the dock on saving them as necessary...: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. Select Print Quality and other options as a group so you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 24 Printing From Your Computer
To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. If you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4200 or Stylus CX4800 in the dock on saving them as necessary...: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. Select Print Quality and other options as a group so you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 24 Printing From Your Computer