Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... print quality. 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, ... 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 produce award-...
... print quality. 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, ... 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 produce award-...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... resolution and droplet control are used in photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in the...of print head nozzles Page 2 A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of a photograph. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in the ink reservoir which is generally measured in dots per ...
... resolution and droplet control are used in photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in the...of print head nozzles Page 2 A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce a number of a photograph. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in the ink reservoir which is generally measured in dots per ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... possibly print quality is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you never...
... possibly print quality is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson papers. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you never...
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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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... draft of the paper (but not too tightly). 6. Loading Paper 7 Slide the left edge of an image, plain paper is whiter or brighter on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see the User's Guide for more information). 5. Note: The type of paper you 'll want to select the correct ... paper (see page 26 for capacity guidelines on other paper types). Place paper beneath the tabs You can load up to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. 4. For example, your photos will look great printed on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first...
... draft of the paper (but not too tightly). 6. Loading Paper 7 Slide the left edge of an image, plain paper is whiter or brighter on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see the User's Guide for more information). 5. Note: The type of paper you 'll want to select the correct ... paper (see page 26 for capacity guidelines on other paper types). Place paper beneath the tabs You can load up to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. 4. For example, your photos will look great printed on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first...
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This window appears and shows the progress of your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - w Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh 1. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for your settings, then click ... program. 3. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Click OK to start printing. Open the photo or document in ). 4. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX7000F Select your Paper Size Select your print job. Printing With a Macintosh 23 8. Load paper (see page 6). 2.
This window appears and shows the progress of your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - w Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh 1. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for your settings, then click ... program. 3. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Click OK to start printing. Open the photo or document in ). 4. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX7000F Select your Paper Size Select your print job. Printing With a Macintosh 23 8. Load paper (see page 6). 2.
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... print at a later time. 24 Printing From Your Computer Depending on your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7000F Select Print Settings 6. You see page 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you want, or a page range. ■ Layout...
... print at a later time. 24 Printing From Your Computer Depending on your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7000F Select Print Settings 6. You see page 26) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you want, or a page range. ■ Layout...
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... photos, presentations, and creative projects. Paper category Photo Papers Matte Papers Scrapbooking Papers Fine Art Papers Specialty Papers Description For lab quality photos-from an Epson authorized reseller. Acid-free, lignin-free paper for professional quality photos, brochures, or art projects. You can also purchase them from everyday snapshots to ... print job 11. Non-glare paper with a smooth or textured finish for archival quality photos, backgrounds, headlines, and other page elements. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
... photos, presentations, and creative projects. Paper category Photo Papers Matte Papers Scrapbooking Papers Fine Art Papers Specialty Papers Description For lab quality photos-from an Epson authorized reseller. Acid-free, lignin-free paper for professional quality photos, brochures, or art projects. You can also purchase them from everyday snapshots to ... print job 11. Non-glare paper with a smooth or textured finish for archival quality photos, backgrounds, headlines, and other page elements. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
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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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...to display this option: 3.Nozzle Check 44 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Press the P On button to turn on the numeric keypad, to check the print head nozzles using the control panel. 1. Press the u or d button, or press the 3 key 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 one , or press the y Cancel/ 12:00 PM Y Back button until you...
...to display this option: 3.Nozzle Check 44 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Press the P On button to turn on the numeric keypad, to check the print head nozzles using the control panel. 1. Press the u or d button, or press the 3 key 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 one , or press the y Cancel/ 12:00 PM Y Back button until you...
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... Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 5. Press the u or d button, or press the 4 key on the display. Cleaning the Print Head 45 The CX7000F Series prints a test pattern like this display: 1.Load/Eject 3. Press the x Start Color/OK button. The CX7000F Series runs a head cleaning cycle...You may need to turn off the CX7000F Series while head cleaning is clean. When the display returns to 4.Head Cleaning, run a nozzle check to verify that the print head needs to the screen displaying the date. Press the x Start Color/OK button. Run a nozzle check as...
... Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 5. Press the u or d button, or press the 4 key on the display. Cleaning the Print Head 45 The CX7000F Series prints a test pattern like this display: 1.Load/Eject 3. Press the x Start Color/OK button. The CX7000F Series runs a head cleaning cycle...You may need to turn off the CX7000F Series while head cleaning is clean. When the display returns to 4.Head Cleaning, run a nozzle check to verify that the print head needs to the screen displaying the date. Press the x Start Color/OK button. Run a nozzle check as...
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... may be replaced (see this : C:Ink low M:50% 5. See the User's Guide for instructions. 46 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Then try cleaning the print head again. Tip: If you see a display like this: 2. Press the x Start Color/OK button. You see page 47. 6. Press the u or d button, or press the 2 key on the...
... may be replaced (see this : C:Ink low M:50% 5. See the User's Guide for instructions. 46 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Then try cleaning the print head again. Tip: If you see a display like this: 2. Press the x Start Color/OK button. You see page 47. 6. Press the u or d button, or press the 2 key on the...
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... the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Replacing Ink Cartridges 47 If a cartridge is more cartridges: Replace Cyan ink You cannot print when a cartridge is empty. Purchasing Ink Cartridges You can also purchase them from your computer screen when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow High Capacity...
... the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Replacing Ink Cartridges 47 If a cartridge is more cartridges: Replace Cyan ink You cannot print when a cartridge is empty. Purchasing Ink Cartridges You can also purchase them from your computer screen when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow High Capacity...
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... x Start Color/OK button. 5. Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open the cartridge cover when the print head is low (for which you have moved to install the ink. Cartridges are ready to the replacement position. 48 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Press ...hand; this option: 5.Replace Cartri 4. Wait until 12:00 PM Y you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in the print head nozzles may damage the CX7000F Series. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Always select 5.Replace Cartridge from the ...
... x Start Color/OK button. 5. Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open the cartridge cover when the print head is low (for which you have moved to install the ink. Cartridges are ready to the replacement position. 48 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series Press ...hand; this option: 5.Replace Cartri 4. Wait until 12:00 PM Y you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in the print head nozzles may damage the CX7000F Series. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Always select 5.Replace Cartridge from the ...
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... on the front of the cartridge and lift it from the package. Dispose of it . If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Replacing Ink Cartridges 49 Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Then remove it straight out. ...Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge. 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times...
... on the front of the cartridge and lift it from the package. Dispose of it . If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Replacing Ink Cartridges 49 Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Then remove it straight out. ...Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge. 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times...
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Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 10. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Replace any other cartridges that need to be able to print. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 50 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series 9. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may decline or you may not be replaced. 12.
Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 10. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Replace any other cartridges that need to be able to print. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 50 Maintaining Your CX7000F Series 9. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may decline or you may not be replaced. 12.
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.... When it clicks into place. 15. The CX7000F Series begins charging ink and Charging appears on the display. Start Color OK Charging takes about one minute. Then copy your original is still placed correctly on the display, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Close the scanner.... 14. Caution: Never turn off the CX7000F Series while Charging appears on the display or you see an ink cartridge error message on the document table. Press the x Start Color/OK button and reinstall the ink cartridge until you replaced a cartridge while copying a photo or...
.... When it clicks into place. 15. The CX7000F Series begins charging ink and Charging appears on the display. Start Color OK Charging takes about one minute. Then copy your original is still placed correctly on the display, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Close the scanner.... 14. Caution: Never turn off the CX7000F Series while Charging appears on the display or you see an ink cartridge error message on the document table. Press the x Start Color/OK button and reinstall the ink cartridge until you replaced a cartridge while copying a photo or...
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...Color/OK button to begin ink cartridge cartridges. Load or reload paper in one or more of the indicated cartridges. Ink is installed incorrectly. See page 47 for replacement replacement. See these sections: ■ "Error Messages" (below) ■ "Problems and Solutions" on page 54 ■ "Where To Get Help" on your Epson Stylus CX7000F... Series all-in one or more of the indicated button to install a new ink cartridge. See page 47 for details. See page 6 for replacement instructions. ...
...Color/OK button to begin ink cartridge cartridges. Load or reload paper in one or more of the indicated cartridges. Ink is installed incorrectly. See page 47 for replacement replacement. See these sections: ■ "Error Messages" (below) ■ "Problems and Solutions" on page 54 ■ "Where To Get Help" on your Epson Stylus CX7000F... Series all-in one or more of the indicated button to install a new ink cartridge. See page 47 for details. See page 6 for replacement instructions. ...
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...sheet or the sheet includes more than one used to the m L position. Display message Cause and solution [Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black] Ink cartridge error -> Cartridge replacement is not positioned correctly. Press the OK button to the ^ H position. See page 13 for details. Correct ...sheet detected or sheet placed incorrectly. Resend using the x Start Color/OK button to continue. No photos on envelopes, press x Start Color/OK or x Start B&W to a fax machine that is not supported by the CX7000F Series. No photos selected or photos marked incorrectly. Select photos correctly...
...sheet or the sheet includes more than one used to the m L position. Display message Cause and solution [Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black] Ink cartridge error -> Cartridge replacement is not positioned correctly. Press the OK button to the ^ H position. See page 13 for details. Correct ...sheet detected or sheet placed incorrectly. Resend using the x Start Color/OK button to continue. No photos on envelopes, press x Start Color/OK or x Start B&W to a fax machine that is not supported by the CX7000F Series. No photos selected or photos marked incorrectly. Select photos correctly...
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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 ...your printer software (see page 28). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 26) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 47 for most paper types. See your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. Remove sheets from the output tray so not too many collect at a time...
...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 ...your printer software (see page 28). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 26) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 47 for most paper types. See your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. Remove sheets from the output tray so not too many collect at a time...