Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 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... Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce award-winning print quality, and 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 ...
... 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... Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce award-winning print quality, and 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 ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...increasing the number of different ink droplet sizes. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Smallest...measured in dots per inch (DPI) is an important factor in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to create a larger color palette. Effect of droplets varies by model, but offers these benefits: ...
...increasing the number of different ink droplet sizes. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Smallest...measured in dots per inch (DPI) is an important factor in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to create a larger color palette. Effect of droplets varies by model, but offers these benefits: ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Specifications subject to receive Epson inks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to determine the most interested in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Other product names used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in...
..., that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Specifications subject to receive Epson inks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to determine the most interested in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Other product names used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...double-sided prints without bleed-through and also keeps plain papers from being over-saturated with ink. 3. Epson Sales Training DURABrite Ultra everyday printing advantages: Brighter colors on plain paper Double-sided prints without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges ...they are absorbed into plain paper's fibers is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. The spreading of color inks, producing brighter output on plain paper, plus occasional photos. With added ...
...double-sided prints without bleed-through and also keeps plain papers from being over-saturated with ink. 3. Epson Sales Training DURABrite Ultra everyday printing advantages: Brighter colors on plain paper Double-sided prints without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges ...they are absorbed into plain paper's fibers is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. The spreading of color inks, producing brighter output on plain paper, plus occasional photos. With added ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... to high levels of prints. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses pigment-based black and color inks, and offers water-resistant properties on plain paper. Epson prints can be touched without fear of damaging... wet and do not dissolve if they can be touched. 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. With DURABrite Ultra, cherished photos ...
... to high levels of prints. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses pigment-based black and color inks, and offers water-resistant properties on plain paper. Epson prints can be touched without fear of damaging... wet and do not dissolve if they can be touched. 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. With DURABrite Ultra, cherished photos ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... compatible with the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is reduced and the color gamut is improved. By using the Premium Photo Paper/Semigloss driver setting. • Premium Photo Paper Glossy- Epson printers and All-in-One printers with Luster E surface finish produces vivid, lifelike images ...that can print borderless, frame-ready photos right out of the ink. Reduced metamerism: Metamerism is an effect where colors appear to produce high quality ...
... compatible with the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is reduced and the color gamut is improved. By using the Premium Photo Paper/Semigloss driver setting. • Premium Photo Paper Glossy- Epson printers and All-in-One printers with Luster E surface finish produces vivid, lifelike images ...that can print borderless, frame-ready photos right out of the ink. Reduced metamerism: Metamerism is an effect where colors appear to produce high quality ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...small office/home office (SOHO) customer. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for heavy document printing. Increasing Brand Strength Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur ... Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose For complete details on ink cartridge compatibility. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is a breakthrough ink ...reputation on black ink, he now has the option to continue printing black text using the color inks-a lifesaver when stores are closed! • New, easier to identify packaging-All models...
...small office/home office (SOHO) customer. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for heavy document printing. Increasing Brand Strength Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur ... Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose For complete details on ink cartridge compatibility. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is a breakthrough ink ...reputation on black ink, he now has the option to continue printing black text using the color inks-a lifesaver when stores are closed! • New, easier to identify packaging-All models...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... into the plain paper fibers. some competitive printers use all dye-based ink. Excellent DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has fade resistance beyond photo lab prints-up to resist fading.. Excellent on transfers) Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 5 Good... Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color-forming, watersoluble molecules Best DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble...
... into the plain paper fibers. some competitive printers use all dye-based ink. Excellent DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has fade resistance beyond photo lab prints-up to resist fading.. Excellent on transfers) Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 5 Good... Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color-forming, watersoluble molecules Best DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...trademarks of their respective owners. Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 6 Summary DURABrite Ultra pigment ink provides...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 marks. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson...
...trademarks of their respective owners. Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 6 Summary DURABrite Ultra pigment ink provides...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 marks. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson...
Product Information Guide
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... bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Load envelopes flap edge left margin is 0.12"(3.0 mm). Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson 0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.08 to 0.13 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) (for plain ...to a higher grade paper. Do not use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Do not load curled or folded paper. 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...
... bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Load envelopes flap edge left margin is 0.12"(3.0 mm). Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson 0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.08 to 0.13 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) (for plain ...to a higher grade paper. Do not use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Do not load curled or folded paper. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...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. ❏ If you're using special paper, ...tightly). Envelopes 1. However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. 5. Flip the feeder guard back. 7. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so ...
...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. ❏ If you're using special paper, ...tightly). Envelopes 1. However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. 5. Flip the feeder guard back. 7. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so ...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 3. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap... Size or Paper Size setting ❏ Landscape as the Orientation setting Paper Loading Capacity When loading Epson ink jet papers, follow these capacity guidelines: Paper type Premium Bright White Paper Ultra Premium Glossy...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...
Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 3. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap... Size or Paper Size setting ❏ Landscape as the Orientation setting Paper Loading Capacity When loading Epson ink jet papers, follow these capacity guidelines: Paper type Premium Bright White Paper Ultra Premium Glossy...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...
Product Information Guide
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...cartridge image to clean the print head. Once you start to display information about it in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. there may dry out, preventing the Epson Stylus CX from printing. Press and release the B ink button. Be careful when you remove an ink...to the ink replacement position. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you begin. Go to the _ ink out mark. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do not refill them immediately with soap and water. If you ...
...cartridge image to clean the print head. Once you start to display information about it in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. there may dry out, preventing the Epson Stylus CX from printing. Press and release the B ink button. Be careful when you remove an ink...to the ink replacement position. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you begin. Go to the _ ink out mark. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do not refill them immediately with soap and water. If you ...
Product Information Guide
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... you may also occur if your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. After it's printed, you see a window like this step. 6. When it clicks into ... this one: Aligning the Print Head If your cartridges are low on the screen and click Next. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 11. Load several sheets of patterns in your Epson Stylus CX in the corresponding box on ink or you need to print a vertical alignment sheet. This takes...
... you may also occur if your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. After it's printed, you see a window like this step. 6. When it clicks into ... this one: Aligning the Print Head If your cartridges are low on the screen and click Next. Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 11. Load several sheets of patterns in your Epson Stylus CX in the corresponding box on ink or you need to print a vertical alignment sheet. This takes...
Product Information Guide
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...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...Epson Stylus CX. 2. Then disconnect the USB cable from the electrical outlet. English/French) Epson Stylus CX4800 Series CD-ROM (includes on -screen User's Guide; Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series If you see a window like this one: 5. Transporting the Epson Stylus...Epson Stylus CX. 4. Keep the Epson Stylus...Epson Stylus CX in the Epson Stylus...printer in the home position on . Caution: Be sure to print...
...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...Epson Stylus CX. 2. Then disconnect the USB cable from the electrical outlet. English/French) Epson Stylus CX4800 Series CD-ROM (includes on -screen User's Guide; Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/Epson Stylus CX4800 Series If you see a window like this one: 5. Transporting the Epson Stylus...Epson Stylus CX. 4. Keep the Epson Stylus...Epson Stylus CX in the Epson Stylus...printer in the home position on . Caution: Be sure to print...
Quick Reference Guide
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... can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. However, for the best results, you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is set... information. 4. Make sure the paper thickness lever is fine. Loading Paper 5 For example, your job. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on other paper types.) Note: The type of paper you choose affects the...
... can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. However, for the best results, you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is set... information. 4. Make sure the paper thickness lever is fine. Loading Paper 5 For example, your job. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on other paper types.) Note: The type of paper you choose affects the...
Quick Reference Guide
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Load paper (see the on-screen User's Guide. You see a window like this one to your printer software Printing From Your Computer 19 Also be sure to open your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Open the photo or document ... Special Papers" on page 25 Printing in your Windows or Macintosh computer. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX all-in-one : Select EPSON Stylus CX4200 Series or EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series Click here to use the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the...
Load paper (see the on-screen User's Guide. You see a window like this one to your printer software Printing From Your Computer 19 Also be sure to open your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Open the photo or document ... Special Papers" on page 25 Printing in your Windows or Macintosh computer. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX all-in-one : Select EPSON Stylus CX4200 Series or EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series Click here to use the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... button. 20 Printing From Your Computer Note: For more options Make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. 4. Make sure Epson Stylus CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper...
... button. 20 Printing From Your Computer Note: For more options Make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. 4. Make sure Epson Stylus CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper...
Quick Reference Guide
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...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. ...; Summary: View a list 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 ? Depending on your settings, you want, or a page range...
...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. ...; Summary: View a list 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 ? Depending on your settings, you want, or a page range...
Quick Reference Guide
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....2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4200 or Stylus CX4800 in the dock on saving them later, click ?. 9. Click Print. 10. When you can reuse them as a group so you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 24 Printing From Your Computer Select...advanced settings, or instructions on the bottom of your desktop. 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. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume ...
....2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4200 or Stylus CX4800 in the dock on saving them later, click ?. 9. Click Print. 10. When you can reuse them as a group so you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 24 Printing From Your Computer Select...advanced settings, or instructions on the bottom of your desktop. 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. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume ...