Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... 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... is equally important 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 produce ...
.... 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... is equally important 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 produce ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... (DPI) is ejected through the nozzle. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with high resolutions to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. 1. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially benefi...
... (DPI) is ejected through the nozzle. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with high resolutions to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. 1. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially benefi...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can fi...
... sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson papers are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can fi...
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Limited Warranty 64 Index 67 4 Contents Checking the Ink Status 46 Replacing Ink Cartridges 47 Solving Problems 52 Error Messages 52 Problems and Solutions 54 Where To Get Help 57 Notices 59 Important Safety Instructions 59 Declaration of Conformity 61 FCC Compliance Statement 61 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 64 Index 67 4 Contents Checking the Ink Status 46 Replacing Ink Cartridges 47 Solving Problems 52 Error Messages 52 Problems and Solutions 54 Where To Get Help 57 Notices 59 Important Safety Instructions 59 Declaration of Conformity 61 FCC Compliance Statement 61 Epson America, Inc.
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... 26 for your printer. Insert the paper, printable side up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up , against the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information). 5. If you 'll want to select the correct paper for landscape printing. For example, your photos will... look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge...
... 26 for your printer. Insert the paper, printable side up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up , against the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information). 5. If you 'll want to select the correct paper for landscape printing. For example, your photos will... look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see the User's Guide for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge...
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w Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh 1. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX7000F Select your Paper Size Select your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Click OK to save your document or image orientation For ...
w Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh 1. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX7000F Select your Paper Size Select your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Click OK to save your document or image orientation For ...
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You see page 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to print at a later time. 24 Printing From Your ... OS X 10.4.x, click the PDF button instead. ■ Scheduler: Schedule your print job as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7000F Select Print Settings 6. button. 7. Choose Print Settings from the File menu. 5.
You see page 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to print at a later time. 24 Printing From Your ... OS X 10.4.x, click the PDF button instead. ■ Scheduler: Schedule your print job as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7000F Select Print Settings 6. button. 7. Choose Print Settings from the File menu. 5.
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... quality appearance. Paper category Photo Papers Matte Papers Scrapbooking Papers Fine Art Papers Specialty Papers Description For lab quality photos-from an Epson authorized reseller. For projects that showcase your photos, presentations, and creative projects. Acid-free, lignin-free paper for professional quality ...photos, brochures, or art projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 26 Printing From Your Computer
... quality appearance. Paper category Photo Papers Matte Papers Scrapbooking Papers Fine Art Papers Specialty Papers Description For lab quality photos-from an Epson authorized reseller. For projects that showcase your photos, presentations, and creative projects. Acid-free, lignin-free paper for professional quality ...photos, brochures, or art projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 26 Printing From Your Computer
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... Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss 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 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook...
... Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss 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 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook...
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Press the P On button to turn on the Epson Stylus CX7000F Series all-in-one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in the sheet feeder. 2. Load letter-size paper in one , or press the y Cancel/ 12:00 PM Y Back button ...Setup button. You see a screen like this: 3. Maintaining Your CX7000F Series If you see this display: 1.Load/Eject 4. Follow the steps below ) ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 45 ■ "Checking the Ink Status" on page 46 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the numeric keypad, to check the print head ...
Press the P On button to turn on the Epson Stylus CX7000F Series all-in-one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in the sheet feeder. 2. Load letter-size paper in one , or press the y Cancel/ 12:00 PM Y Back button ...Setup button. You see a screen like this: 3. Maintaining Your CX7000F Series If you see this display: 1.Load/Eject 4. Follow the steps below ) ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 45 ■ "Checking the Ink Status" on page 46 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on the numeric keypad, to check the print head ...
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...Head Cleaning numeric keypad, to turn off the CX7000F Series while head cleaning is clean. Press the y Cancel/Back button to return to be cleaned: 6. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Press the x Start Color/OK button. Cleaning the Print Head 45 Press ... like this display: 1.Load/Eject 3. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 5. 5. Press the x Start Color/OK button. If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described on the CX7000F Series, or press the y Cancel/Back button until you may damage...
...Head Cleaning numeric keypad, to turn off the CX7000F Series while head cleaning is clean. Press the y Cancel/Back button to return to be cleaned: 6. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Press the x Start Color/OK button. Cleaning the Print Head 45 Press ... like this display: 1.Load/Eject 3. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 5. 5. Press the x Start Color/OK button. If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described on the CX7000F Series, or press the y Cancel/Back button until you may damage...
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... You can also check the ink status using the control panel. 1. Press the x Start Color/OK or y Cancel/Back button to return to your computer. See the User's Guide for instructions. 46 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Tip: If you need to display this : C:Ink low M:50% 5. Press the u or ...d button, or press the 2 key on the 2.Ink Levels numeric keypad, ...
... You can also check the ink status using the control panel. 1. Press the x Start Color/OK or y Cancel/Back button to return to your computer. See the User's Guide for instructions. 46 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Tip: If you need to display this : C:Ink low M:50% 5. Press the u or ...d button, or press the 2 key on the 2.Ink Levels numeric keypad, ...
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... from your computer screen when you print from an Epson authorized reseller. If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may need to replace the cartridge. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. If printouts still do not look ...their best, you may decline. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Use these part numbers when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow High Capacity Black Part number 69 (...
... from your computer screen when you print from an Epson authorized reseller. If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may need to replace the cartridge. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. If printouts still do not look ...their best, you may decline. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Use these part numbers when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow High Capacity Black Part number 69 (...
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.... Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in the print head nozzles may damage the CX7000F Series. If you remove a cartridge that the document cover is closed, then open ink cartridge packages until 12:00 PM Y you cannot reuse it . Press the u or d button, or press the... 5 key on the numeric keypad, to turn on the CX7000F Series, or press the y Cancel/Back button until you are vacuum packed to move the print head by hand; Press the x Start Color/OK button. 5. Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open...
.... Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in the print head nozzles may damage the CX7000F Series. If you remove a cartridge that the document cover is closed, then open ink cartridge packages until 12:00 PM Y you cannot reuse it . Press the u or d button, or press the... 5 key on the numeric keypad, to turn on the CX7000F Series, or press the y Cancel/Back button until you are vacuum packed to move the print head by hand; Press the x Start Color/OK button. 5. Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open...
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.... 6. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it four or five times. Dispose of the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 49 Warning: If ink gets on the front of it carefully. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 8. Then remove it...
.... 6. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it four or five times. Dispose of the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 49 Warning: If ink gets on the front of it carefully. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 8. Then remove it...
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Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 50 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Replace any other cartridges that need to print. Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 10. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may decline or you may not be able to be replaced. 12. 9.
Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 50 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Replace any other cartridges that need to print. Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 10. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may decline or you may not be able to be replaced. 12. 9.
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... original again. 13. The CX7000F Series begins charging ink and Charging appears on the display, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Caution: Never turn off the CX7000F Series while Charging appears on the display or you see an ink cartridge error message on the display. Start Color OK Charging takes about...
... original again. 13. The CX7000F Series begins charging ink and Charging appears on the display, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Caution: Never turn off the CX7000F Series while Charging appears on the display or you see an ink cartridge error message on the display. Start Color OK Charging takes about...
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...for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on your Epson Stylus CX7000F Series all-in-one, check the display on the control panel to begin ink cartridge cartridges. Replace [Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black] ink cartridge -> Press the OK button to diagnose the cause. No [Cyan, Magenta...See page 6 for more of the indicated button to begin ink cartridge replacement. An ink cartridge is not installed or is low in the sheet feeder and press the x Start Color/OK button to install a new ink cartridge. See page 47 for instructions on page 57 Error ...
...for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on your Epson Stylus CX7000F Series all-in-one, check the display on the control panel to begin ink cartridge cartridges. Replace [Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black] ink cartridge -> Press the OK button to diagnose the cause. No [Cyan, Magenta...See page 6 for more of the indicated button to begin ink cartridge replacement. An ink cartridge is not installed or is low in the sheet feeder and press the x Start Color/OK button to install a new ink cartridge. See page 47 for instructions on page 57 Error ...
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No memory card A memory card is inserted that is not supported by the CX7000F Series is set for a list of the glass. Remove the incompatible memory card. No photos on the memory card. No index sheet detected or sheet ... x Start B&W button. Replace the card or index sheet and try again. Resend using the x Start Color/OK button to a fax machine that is set the lever to continue. You sent a fax using the Start B&W button. An ink cartridge that prints only in black and white. See page 13 for details. Align the...
No memory card A memory card is inserted that is not supported by the CX7000F Series is set for a list of the glass. Remove the incompatible memory card. No photos on the memory card. No index sheet detected or sheet ... x Start B&W button. Replace the card or index sheet and try again. Resend using the x Start Color/OK button to a fax machine that is set the lever to continue. You sent a fax using the Start B&W button. An ink cartridge that prints only in black and white. See page 13 for details. Align the...
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...problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the CX7000F Series is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy ... or curled. ■ Use a support sheet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 26) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 47). ■ Set the paper thickness lever to clean the print head. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on...
...problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the CX7000F Series is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy ... or curled. ■ Use a support sheet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 26) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 47). ■ Set the paper thickness lever to clean the print head. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on...
