Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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-winning print quality, and each of offering...
.... Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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-winning print quality, and each of offering...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... droplets can use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in consistent...
... droplets can use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in consistent...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...;cient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Specifications subject to as halftoning, that produces fast...
...;cient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Specifications subject to as halftoning, that produces fast...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Parts Edge guide Control panel buttons Paper support Feeder guard Scanner lid Output tray and extensions Memory card slots Scanner lid Document table PictBridge/USB port (for camera cable) Scanner Ink cartridge holder (in home position) USB port (for computer cable) Service only (do not open) Power inlet...
Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Parts Edge guide Control panel buttons Paper support Feeder guard Scanner lid Output tray and extensions Memory card slots Scanner lid Document table PictBridge/USB port (for camera cable) Scanner Ink cartridge holder (in home position) USB port (for computer cable) Service only (do not open) Power inlet...
Product Information Guide
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... dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in the expanded printable area. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Ink Cartridges For heavy use 69 Black 69 Cyan 69 Magenta 69 Yellow For moderate use 88 Black 88 Cyan 88 Magenta 88 Yellow Note... lb (90 g/m²) Printable Area Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in 1 dpi increments) 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) RGB three color LED Paper Use paper under normal circumstances: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60...
... dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in the expanded printable area. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Ink Cartridges For heavy use 69 Black 69 Cyan 69 Magenta 69 Yellow For moderate use 88 Black 88 Cyan 88 Magenta 88 Yellow Note... lb (90 g/m²) Printable Area Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in 1 dpi increments) 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) RGB three color LED Paper Use paper under normal circumstances: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60...
Product Information Guide
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...and part of the ink from this first set of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Unopened package: Do not use genuine Epson® cartridges and do not refill them. Color Cyan, magenta, yellow... settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within six months of files: Up to 60.5 0.6 A 7/07 3 Yields vary considerably based on . Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Envelopes Left Top Bottom Right Top: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) Bottom...
...and part of the ink from this first set of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Unopened package: Do not use genuine Epson® cartridges and do not refill them. Color Cyan, magenta, yellow... settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within six months of files: Up to 60.5 0.6 A 7/07 3 Yields vary considerably based on . Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Envelopes Left Top Bottom Right Top: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) Bottom...
Product Information Guide
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...: Leave the expended cartridge installed until a cartridge needs replacement. Open the scanner. 3. Replacing Ink Cartridges Your CX7400 Series and its software will let you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. 1. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Selecting the Correct Media Type The table below lists the settings...
...: Leave the expended cartridge installed until a cartridge needs replacement. Open the scanner. 3. Replacing Ink Cartridges Your CX7400 Series and its software will let you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. 1. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Selecting the Correct Media Type The table below lists the settings...
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...the print head moves to the replacement position on the right. Squeeze the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Then remove it carefully. Remove the yellow tape from the package..... 8. this may damage the CX7400 Series. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Close the scanner. 7/07 9 Epson Stylus CX7400 Series 7. Before you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and press it down until it moves to move ...
...the print head moves to the replacement position on the right. Squeeze the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Then remove it carefully. Remove the yellow tape from the package..... 8. this may damage the CX7400 Series. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Close the scanner. 7/07 9 Epson Stylus CX7400 Series 7. Before you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and press it down until it moves to move ...
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...several sheets of the other alignment patterns. 8. The alignment sheet prints. 4. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series 12. If the B ink light flashes, press the y Stop button and press down the y Stop button as you 'll waste ink. Hold down all the cartridges securely. If there are no noticeable streaks ...the y Stop button for instructions on . Note: If you do not use the control panel or software to run a utility to begin charging the ink. If you don't see page 8). 1. Note: Banding may damage it 's finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on using software...
...several sheets of the other alignment patterns. 8. The alignment sheet prints. 4. Epson Stylus CX7400 Series 12. If the B ink light flashes, press the y Stop button and press down the y Stop button as you 'll waste ink. Hold down all the cartridges securely. If there are no noticeable streaks ...the y Stop button for instructions on . Note: If you do not use the control panel or software to run a utility to begin charging the ink. If you don't see page 8). 1. Note: Banding may damage it 's finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on using software...
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.... 4. Close the scanner. 7/07 11 Remove all the connected cables. 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed to prevent damage. 10. Related Documentation CPD-23788 CPD-23790 CPD-23789 Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Start Here sheet (English/French) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Quick Guide (English) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series CD-ROM (English/French includes on the glass. 6. Remove all...
.... 4. Close the scanner. 7/07 11 Remove all the connected cables. 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed to prevent damage. 10. Related Documentation CPD-23788 CPD-23790 CPD-23789 Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Start Here sheet (English/French) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Quick Guide (English) Epson Stylus CX7400 Series CD-ROM (English/French includes on the glass. 6. Remove all...
Quick Reference Guide
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... and Correcting Photos 25 Maintaining Your All-in-One 26 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 26 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 28 Replacing Ink Cartridges 29 Solving Problems 34 Checking for Software Updates 34 Error Indicators 35 Problems and Solutions 36 Where To Get Help 38 Notices...
... and Correcting Photos 25 Maintaining Your All-in-One 26 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 26 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 28 Replacing Ink Cartridges 29 Solving Problems 34 Checking for Software Updates 34 Error Indicators 35 Problems and Solutions 36 Where To Get Help 38 Notices...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Load other special papers one of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. Note: The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for more information). 5. However, for landscape printing. Loading Paper 5 Insert the paper, glossy...
.... Load other special papers one of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. Note: The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for more information). 5. However, for landscape printing. Loading Paper 5 Insert the paper, glossy...
Quick Reference Guide
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You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: For instructions on -screen User's Guide. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper type Size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Borderless 4 × 6 inches Glossy Borderless 5 × 7 inches ...S042174 S041945 S041935 S042182 S042175 Sheet count 50 60 100 20 20 25 50 6 Loading Paper sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 6. Using Special Papers Epson® offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your on...
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: For instructions on -screen User's Guide. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper type Size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Borderless 4 × 6 inches Glossy Borderless 5 × 7 inches ...S042174 S041945 S041935 S042182 S042175 Sheet count 50 60 100 20 20 25 50 6 Loading Paper sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 6. Using Special Papers Epson® offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your on...
Quick Reference Guide
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...5 × 7 in, or 4 × 6 in an application. 3. Open a photo or document in ). 4. Printing With a Macintosh 21 Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select the following settings: Select Stylus CX7400 Select your Paper Size Select your print job. Click OK to start printing. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Click OK or Print... the Page Setup window. This window appears and shows the progress of your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh 1.
...5 × 7 in, or 4 × 6 in an application. 3. Open a photo or document in ). 4. Printing With a Macintosh 21 Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select the following settings: Select Stylus CX7400 Select your Paper Size Select your print job. Click OK to start printing. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Click OK or Print... the Page Setup window. This window appears and shows the progress of your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh 1.
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You see page 23) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need from the pop-up menu and select ... ?. 9. Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you may need to change additional settings. See your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7400 Select Print Settings 6. 5. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the File menu. Choose any other printing options...
You see page 23) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need from the pop-up menu and select ... ?. 9. Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you may need to change additional settings. See your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7400 Select Print Settings 6. 5. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the File menu. Choose any other printing options...
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... Print Center icon and double-click Stylus CX7400 on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Envelopes Select this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double...
... Print Center icon and double-click Stylus CX7400 on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Envelopes Select this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double...
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... Nozzles need cleaning 26 Maintaining Your All-in the sheet feeder. 2. Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the instructions in one or more of the ink cartridges. Load letter-size paper in -One Follow the steps below to see your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the... nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Hold down the y Stop button as you press the P On button. Nozzles are gaps in...
... Nozzles need cleaning 26 Maintaining Your All-in the sheet feeder. 2. Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the instructions in one or more of the ink cartridges. Load letter-size paper in -One Follow the steps below to see your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the... nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Hold down the y Stop button as you press the P On button. Nozzles are gaps in...
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... Series often, it is off the CX7400 Series during head cleaning or you don't see any dried ink soften. When the P On light stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again....Note: If you may damage it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is faint, press x Start to clean the print head (see page 29). 1. Hold down the ...y Stop button for details). If there are faint, run a nozzle check (as described on and the B ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to let any improvement after cleaning...
... Series often, it is off the CX7400 Series during head cleaning or you don't see any dried ink soften. When the P On light stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again....Note: If you may damage it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is faint, press x Start to clean the print head (see page 29). 1. Hold down the ...y Stop button for details). If there are faint, run a nozzle check (as described on and the B ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to let any improvement after cleaning...
Quick Reference Guide
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...'s Guide. This window can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from an Epson authorized reseller. Use the following list when you need to replace a cartridge. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the red B ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is low...
...'s Guide. This window can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from an Epson authorized reseller. Use the following list when you need to replace a cartridge. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the red B ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is low...
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...: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in printer damage. Note: If you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing Ink Cartridges 29 You must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency...
...: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in printer damage. Note: If you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing Ink Cartridges 29 You must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency...