Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... brief provides detailed information on the following pages. 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 line art Greater detail in shadows, with smooth transitions and true photographic...
... brief provides detailed information on the following pages. 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 line art Greater detail in shadows, with smooth transitions and true photographic...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...an important factor in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can produce a number of tiny ...small you cannot see them with high resolutions to create a larger color palette. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in photos and laser sharp text. Epson printers are used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility...
...an important factor in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can produce a number of tiny ...small you cannot see them with high resolutions to create a larger color palette. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in photos and laser sharp text. Epson printers are used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of Seiko Epson Corporation. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used , the best possibly print quality...
... diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of Seiko Epson Corporation. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used , the best possibly print quality...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Paper name Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson... configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, ...to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to your printer not covered by Epson 0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.08 to 0.13 mm) 17 lb (...
...Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Paper name Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson... configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, ...to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to your printer not covered by Epson 0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.08 to 0.13 mm) 17 lb (...
Product Information Guide
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...instructions. Flip the feeder guard back. 3. However, for the best results, you 're using special paper, check the package for your printer. Open the paper support and slide out the extensions. 2. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide and beneath the ... 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 'll want to the ^ H position. 6/06 5 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4. Insert the paper, printable side up .
...instructions. Flip the feeder guard back. 3. However, for the best results, you 're using special paper, check the package for your printer. Open the paper support and slide out the extensions. 2. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide and beneath the ... 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 'll want to the ^ H position. 6/06 5 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4. Insert the paper, printable side up .
Product Information Guide
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...printer software: Paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson... paper in the upper left corner. 2. Open the document cover and place your original does not move. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4. Load the flap edge left, printable side up to 10 envelopes at a time. 5. Caution:...
...printer software: Paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson... paper in the upper left corner. 2. Open the document cover and place your original does not move. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series 4. Load the flap edge left, printable side up to 10 envelopes at a time. 5. Caution:...
Product Information Guide
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... remaining around the ink supply port. Note: If you do the following : ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one session. You see any improvement after cleaning and... aligning the print head, you begin. If ink gets on your screen). Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head...
... remaining around the ink supply port. Note: If you do the following : ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one session. You see any improvement after cleaning and... aligning the print head, you begin. If ink gets on your screen). Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head...
Product Information Guide
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...genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to prevent the ink from staining items that there is a valve in the same environment as the CX5000 Series.... Press and release the B ink button. Note that the cartridge touches. Make sure the CX5000 Series is needed to clean the print head. The On and B ink lights flash. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Caution: Do not open the scanner. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding ...
...genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you remove an ink cartridge for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to prevent the ink from staining items that there is a valve in the same environment as the CX5000 Series.... Press and release the B ink button. Note that the cartridge touches. Make sure the CX5000 Series is needed to clean the print head. The On and B ink lights flash. Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Caution: Do not open the scanner. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding ...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Aligning the Print ... find the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. For each set, if you see ...color horizontal alignment sheet. Turn on your taskbar (in your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Print Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen. After it 's printed, you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one : 7. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the CX5000...
Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Aligning the Print ... find the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. For each set, if you see ...color horizontal alignment sheet. Turn on your taskbar (in your screen). Select Print Head Alignment. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Print Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen. After it 's printed, you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one : 7. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the CX5000...
Product Information Guide
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...) to the case with it. Related Documentation CPD-21811 CPD-21812 CPD-21813 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Start Here sheet Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Quick Guide Epson Stylus CX5000 Series CD-ROM (includes on-screen User's Guide) Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. 1. After transporting the...
...) to the case with it. Related Documentation CPD-21811 CPD-21812 CPD-21813 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Start Here sheet Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Quick Guide Epson Stylus CX5000 Series CD-ROM (includes on-screen User's Guide) Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. 1. After transporting the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to select the correct paper for more information). 5. Insert the paper, printable side up to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge...
... to select the correct paper for more information). 5. Insert the paper, printable side up to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge...
Quick Reference Guide
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...a Macintosh" on page 23 ■ "Using Special Papers" on -screen User's Guide. Download instructions are posted for your Epson Stylus CX5000 Series printer and scanner software. Open a photo or document in -one to your convenience. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic...can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Driver Update for driver updates. With Windows, you 've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in a printing program. 20 Printing From Your Computer
...a Macintosh" on page 23 ■ "Using Special Papers" on -screen User's Guide. Download instructions are posted for your Epson Stylus CX5000 Series printer and scanner software. Open a photo or document in -one to your convenience. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic...can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Driver Update for driver updates. With Windows, you 've installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in a printing program. 20 Printing From Your Computer
Quick Reference Guide
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...screen.) 5. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Open the File menu and select Print. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX5000 Series Click here to open your document... Printing in Windows 21 3. Make sure Epson Stylus CX5000 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for borderless photos Select your printer software 4.
...screen.) 5. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Open the File menu and select Print. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX5000 Series Click here to open your document... Printing in Windows 21 3. Make sure Epson Stylus CX5000 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for borderless photos Select your printer software 4.
Quick Reference Guide
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... on your settings, you can select Print Settings. You see page 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode... Handling: Select page printing options, such as Reverse print order. 24 Printing From Your Computer button. 7. 5. For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the File menu. Select Print from the pop-up menu, including: ■ Copies ... page layout options. ■ Scheduler: Schedule your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX5000 Select Print Settings 6.
... on your settings, you can select Print Settings. You see page 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode... Handling: Select page printing options, such as Reverse print order. 24 Printing From Your Computer button. 7. 5. For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the File menu. Select Print from the pop-up menu, including: ■ Copies ... page layout options. ■ Scheduler: Schedule your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX5000 Select Print Settings 6.
Quick Reference Guide
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... dock on saving them as a group so you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click CX5000 Series in the printer software. ■ Cover Page (OS X 10.4.x only): Add a cover page before or after the document. ■ Expansion: Reduce... 9. Click the Advanced button to change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the Printer List window. Printing with a Macintosh 25 ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change additional settings. Select Print Quality and other options as necessary Note...
... dock on saving them as a group so you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click CX5000 Series in the printer software. ■ Cover Page (OS X 10.4.x only): Add a cover page before or after the document. ■ Expansion: Reduce... 9. Click the Advanced button to change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the Printer List window. Printing with a Macintosh 25 ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change additional settings. Select Print Quality and other options as necessary Note...
Quick Reference Guide
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...-free paper for professional quality photos, brochures, or art projects. You see a screen like this: Cancel printing Select the print job 11. Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of your favorite photos, including greeting cards, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. 26 Printing From Your Computer Non-glare paper with a smooth... quality photos-from everyday snapshots to maximize the impact of high quality papers, making it easy to professional portraits. When you're finished, close the printer window or Print Center.
...-free paper for professional quality photos, brochures, or art projects. You see a screen like this: Cancel printing Select the print job 11. Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of your favorite photos, including greeting cards, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. 26 Printing From Your Computer Non-glare paper with a smooth... quality photos-from everyday snapshots to maximize the impact of high quality papers, making it easy to professional portraits. When you're finished, close the printer window or Print Center.
Quick Reference Guide
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... correct Type (see page 21) or Media Type (see page 24) setting in your printer software: For this paper Select this setting Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy...
... correct Type (see page 21) or Media Type (see page 24) setting in your printer software: For this paper Select this setting Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy...
Quick Reference Guide
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... 35 Make sure that cartridge to move the print head by hand; Go to install the ink. Caution: Do not move it. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all the steps in -one session. If one of the cartridges is open the scanner. Always press the B ink button to the _ expended ...P On and B ink lights flash. 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 replacing a cartridge, you begin. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all -in one is closed...
... 35 Make sure that cartridge to move the print head by hand; Go to install the ink. Caution: Do not move it. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all the steps in -one session. If one of the cartridges is open the scanner. Always press the B ink button to the _ expended ...P On and B ink lights flash. 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 replacing a cartridge, you begin. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all -in one is closed...
Quick Reference Guide
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...inside , including any problems with special paper or load your printer software (see page 26). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 26) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 35). ■ Set the ... the right edge guide, and slide the left edge guide against the document table glass and the CX5000 Series is placed flat against the paper (but not too tightly). See the User's Guide for ...paper is jammed, the red b Error light flashes. Press the x Start Color button to separate the sheets a little. Print Quality Problems If you are printing on .
...inside , including any problems with special paper or load your printer software (see page 26). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 26) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 35). ■ Set the ... the right edge guide, and slide the left edge guide against the document table glass and the CX5000 Series is placed flat against the paper (but not too tightly). See the User's Guide for ...paper is jammed, the red b Error light flashes. Press the x Start Color button to separate the sheets a little. Print Quality Problems If you are printing on .
Quick Reference Guide
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Each product marketed is subject to be compliant with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ...the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as required by 47CFR §2.909. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Multifunction printer Model: C231C Notices 49 Operation is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be within the variation accepted, due to 47CFR...
Each product marketed is subject to be compliant with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ...the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as required by 47CFR §2.909. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Multifunction printer Model: C231C Notices 49 Operation is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be within the variation accepted, due to 47CFR...