Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...and laser sharp text. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of print head nozzles Page 2 The size and number of nozzles on the print head. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology... • The smallest ink droplets can be used in consistent ink droplets without having to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger...
...and laser sharp text. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of print head nozzles Page 2 The size and number of nozzles on the print head. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology... • The smallest ink droplets can be used in consistent ink droplets without having to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger...
Product Information Guide
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...ink left ) to clean the print head. Note: You can also check the ink level using the control panel. 1. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint, run a nozzle check (as described above) to scan and restore the color in the print head may be clogged or ink may ... do not use your image as described below to replace the cartridge(s). If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning the print head four or five times, turn off . 2. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 7. Press the B ink and P On buttons together and hold them , some of the ink cartridges...
...ink left ) to clean the print head. Note: You can also check the ink level using the control panel. 1. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint, run a nozzle check (as described above) to scan and restore the color in the print head may be clogged or ink may ... do not use your image as described below to replace the cartridge(s). If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning the print head four or five times, turn off . 2. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 7. Press the B ink and P On buttons together and hold them , some of the ink cartridges...
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... the print head. there may dry out, preventing the Epson Stylus CX from printing. Leave the empty cartridge installed until you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all -in your Epson Stylus CX not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Press and release the B ink button. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800...
... the print head. there may dry out, preventing the Epson Stylus CX from printing. Leave the empty cartridge installed until you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all -in your Epson Stylus CX not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Press and release the B ink button. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800...
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...Dispose of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Warning: If ink gets on the front of the empty or low ink cartridges, the print head moves to refill it. 9. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 7. Close the ink .... 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it from the package. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Caution: Do not move it. 4. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Replace any other cartridges that need to move the print head by hand;
...Dispose of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Warning: If ink gets on the front of the empty or low ink cartridges, the print head moves to refill it. 9. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 7. Close the ink .... 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it from the package. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Caution: Do not move it. 4. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Replace any other cartridges that need to move the print head by hand;
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... Right-click the printer icon on the screen and click Next. Select your Epson Stylus CX in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Look at the printout and select the pattern with no gap ...or line between the rectangles. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. 16 5/05 Look at the four sets of paper. 7. Enter the number for that 's closest to clean the print head. 1. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus...
... Right-click the printer icon on the screen and click Next. Select your Epson Stylus CX in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Look at the printout and select the pattern with no gap ...or line between the rectangles. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. 16 5/05 Look at the four sets of paper. 7. Enter the number for that 's closest to clean the print head. 1. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus...
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... with tape. 9. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one : 5. Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Related Documentation CPD-19830 CPD-19831 CPD-19833 CPD-19834 Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/ Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Start Here sheet (English/French) Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/ Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Quick Guide Epson Stylus CX4200 Series CD-ROM...
... with tape. 9. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one : 5. Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. Related Documentation CPD-19830 CPD-19831 CPD-19833 CPD-19834 Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/ Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Start Here sheet (English/French) Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/ Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Quick Guide Epson Stylus CX4200 Series CD-ROM...
Quick Reference Guide
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... OS X 22 Using Special Papers 25 Scanning a Photo or Document 26 Basic Scanning 26 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 28 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One 29 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 29 Cleaning the Print Head 30 Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 Solving Problems 36 Error Indicators 36 Problems and Solutions 38 Where...
... OS X 22 Using Special Papers 25 Scanning a Photo or Document 26 Basic Scanning 26 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 28 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One 29 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 29 Cleaning the Print Head 30 Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 Solving Problems 36 Error Indicators 36 Problems and Solutions 38 Where...
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...may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described on the next page. see the on and prints a test pattern. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in the sheet feeder. 3. The Epson Stylus CX turns on -screen User's Guide. Note: You can also check the...them, some of the ink cartridges. Turn off the Epson Stylus CX. 2. Load letter-size paper in -One 29 Follow the steps below ) ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 30 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 31 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink If your printouts are faint or have...
...may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described on the next page. see the on and prints a test pattern. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in the sheet feeder. 3. The Epson Stylus CX turns on -screen User's Guide. Note: You can also check the...them, some of the ink cartridges. Turn off the Epson Stylus CX. 2. Load letter-size paper in -One 29 Follow the steps below ) ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 30 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 31 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink If your printouts are faint or have...
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... printout, you don't see page 31. 1. Note: If you may need to maintain good print quality. 30 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in progress. Then try cleaning the print head again. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; When the P On light stops...use your Epson Stylus CX often, it . 3. This lets any improvement after cleaning the print head four or five times, turn off the Epson Stylus CX while head cleaning is in -One Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX and wait overnight. see if the print head needs cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head If ...
... printout, you don't see page 31. 1. Note: If you may need to maintain good print quality. 30 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in progress. Then try cleaning the print head again. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; When the P On light stops...use your Epson Stylus CX often, it . 3. This lets any improvement after cleaning the print head four or five times, turn off the Epson Stylus CX while head cleaning is in -One Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX and wait overnight. see if the print head needs cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head If ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...call 800-463-7766 for more cartridges are low on , you order or purchase new ones. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in the print head nozzles may affect your screen when you print, telling you use , and temperature. When the red B ink light stays on ink. sales only).... Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red B ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridge information. In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Color...
...call 800-463-7766 for more cartridges are low on , you order or purchase new ones. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in the print head nozzles may affect your screen when you print, telling you use , and temperature. When the red B ink light stays on ink. sales only).... Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red B ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridge information. In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Color...
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... is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ■ Once the Epson Stylus CX identifies all of the empty or low ink cartridges, the print head moves to clean the print head. Press and release the B ink button. Note: Do not hold down the B ink button for more... than 3 seconds or the printer will start to the ink cartridge replacement position. 32 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One Go to move the print head by hand; this may damage the Epson Stylus CX. Always press the B ink button to step 4. Go to step 5. 3. The P On and B ...
... is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ■ Once the Epson Stylus CX identifies all of the empty or low ink cartridges, the print head moves to clean the print head. Press and release the B ink button. Note: Do not hold down the B ink button for more... than 3 seconds or the printer will start to the ink cartridge replacement position. 32 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One Go to move the print head by hand; this may damage the Epson Stylus CX. Always press the B ink button to step 4. Go to step 5. 3. The P On and B ...
Quick Reference Guide
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..., try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX is not tilted or placed on ink; If you are printing on page 30. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you loaded matches the paper size and paper type... control panel or in your printer software (see page 25). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 25) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 29 to see page 31). ■ Set the paper thickness lever...
..., try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX is not tilted or placed on ink; If you are printing on page 30. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you loaded matches the paper size and paper type... control panel or in your printer software (see page 25). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 25) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 29 to see page 31). ■ Set the paper thickness lever...
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... for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it on your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an empty one. if liquid has entered the product;...Epson Stylus CX. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in this product contains mercury. Dispose of children and do not tilt it, stand it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged; Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head...
... for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it on your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an empty one. if liquid has entered the product;...Epson Stylus CX. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in this product contains mercury. Dispose of children and do not tilt it, stand it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged; Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head...