Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... the page, based on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are specifically designed to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 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 have to swap an ink cartridge to meet every printing...
... the page, based on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are specifically designed to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 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 have to swap an ink cartridge to meet every printing...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink pigment particles "rest" near the surface. Conventional Dye Ink Text DURABrite Ultra Ink Text With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has a ...: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are water, smudge, and fade-resistant • Convenience and flexibility Advantages of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints...
... in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink pigment particles "rest" near the surface. Conventional Dye Ink Text DURABrite Ultra Ink Text With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has a ...: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are water, smudge, and fade-resistant • Convenience and flexibility Advantages of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges. The semigloss finish delivers beautiful results. • Photo Paper Glossy-This glossy photo paper delivers a smooth, glossy finish for printing displays or scenic color images. By using the Premium Photo Paper/Semigloss...exibility to be different under dissimilar lighting conditions (such as superb photos on glossy papers: 1. Advantages of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink-Outstanding Photos on Epson glossy photo papers: • Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy-This "best of breed" glossy photo paper has a heavier, ...
...without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges. The semigloss finish delivers beautiful results. • Photo Paper Glossy-This glossy photo paper delivers a smooth, glossy finish for printing displays or scenic color images. By using the Premium Photo Paper/Semigloss...exibility to be different under dissimilar lighting conditions (such as superb photos on glossy papers: 1. Advantages of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink-Outstanding Photos on Epson glossy photo papers: • Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy-This "best of breed" glossy photo paper has a heavier, ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... for Windows users on the C120/CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax models) extends black ink printing-If a customer is running low 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 ...you don't have to use and feature an affordable cartridge price (for the CX4400/CX7400). The 68 ink is only available in with the other Epson ink technologies, refer to this customer by offering: • Convenient individual ink cartridges*-With individual ink cartridges, customers can take control of fice (SOHO...
... for Windows users on the C120/CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax models) extends black ink printing-If a customer is running low 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 ...you don't have to use and feature an affordable cartridge price (for the CX4400/CX7400). The 68 ink is only available in with the other Epson ink technologies, refer to this customer by offering: • Convenient individual ink cartridges*-With individual ink cartridges, customers can take control of fice (SOHO...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite, BorderFree, and Chief Memory Officer are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Specifications...• Smudge-, fade-, and water-resistance, even on plain paper • Convenient individual ink cartridges DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-...
Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite, BorderFree, and Chief Memory Officer are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Specifications...• Smudge-, fade-, and water-resistance, even on plain paper • Convenient individual ink cartridges DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-...
Basics
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... 5 Loading Paper 6 Copying a Photo or Document 8 Placing the Original on the Glass 8 Copying 9 Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 12 Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives 17 Printing From a Memory Card 18 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 19 Inserting the Card 20 Printing Selected Photos... 28 Printing in Windows 28 Printing With Macintosh OS X 31 Using Special Papers 34 Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide 35 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 38 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 38 Cleaning the Print Head 39 Replacing Ink Cartridges 41 Contents 3
... 5 Loading Paper 6 Copying a Photo or Document 8 Placing the Original on the Glass 8 Copying 9 Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 12 Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives 17 Printing From a Memory Card 18 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 19 Inserting the Card 20 Printing Selected Photos... 28 Printing in Windows 28 Printing With Macintosh OS X 31 Using Special Papers 34 Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide 35 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 38 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 38 Cleaning the Print Head 39 Replacing Ink Cartridges 41 Contents 3
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Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on page 41 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If 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 one or more of the ink cartridges. Follow the...a few sheets of the LCD screen. (If the ink low icon is not displayed in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see page 41.) 2. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 If you need to replace an ink cartridge; see below to select Check Ink Nozzles. Press the Setup/Utilities button. 4. Then press...
Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on page 41 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If 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 one or more of the ink cartridges. Follow the...a few sheets of the LCD screen. (If the ink low icon is not displayed in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see page 41.) 2. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 If you need to replace an ink cartridge; see below to select Check Ink Nozzles. Press the Setup/Utilities button. 4. Then press...
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... button to return to the previous mode. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on but not printing, and the ink low icon is not displayed in the upper-left corner of letter-size plain paper. 3. see your printout, you need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Note: You can deliver... the test patterns are faint, clean the print head as described on -screen User's Guide for details. Run a nozzle check as described below. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 39
... button to return to the previous mode. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on but not printing, and the ink low icon is not displayed in the upper-left corner of letter-size plain paper. 3. see your printout, you need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Note: You can deliver... the test patterns are faint, clean the print head as described on -screen User's Guide for details. Run a nozzle check as described below. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 39
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... ink cartridge Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 41 Tip: If you see page 46. Ink low ■ When printing or copying, a colored bar showing which ink cartridge is low appears next to be replaced: ■ When an ink cartridge is low or needs to the ink low icon. Replacing Ink Cartridges The LCD screen indicates when an ink cartridge is low, you do not use your Epson Stylus CX7800...
... ink cartridge Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 41 Tip: If you see page 46. Ink low ■ When printing or copying, a colored bar showing which ink cartridge is low appears next to be replaced: ■ When an ink cartridge is low or needs to the ink low icon. Replacing Ink Cartridges The LCD screen indicates when an ink cartridge is low, you do not use your Epson Stylus CX7800...
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...priming the printer. 42 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use, and temperature. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). We recommend that...ink from an authorized Epson reseller. Yields vary considerably based on the LCD screen. ■ When an ink cartridge is empty, the LCD screen displays the ink levels and indicates the empty cartridge. (You cannot print when a cartridge is empty.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may dry out. Color...
...priming the printer. 42 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use, and temperature. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). We recommend that...ink from an authorized Epson reseller. Yields vary considerably based on the LCD screen. ■ When an ink cartridge is empty, the LCD screen displays the ink levels and indicates the empty cartridge. (You cannot print when a cartridge is empty.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may dry out. Color...
Basics
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... screen, press the x Start button again. 3. Warning: If ink gets on . 2. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 43 Press the l or r Photo/Options button to the replacement position. 4. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Press the x Start button. If an ink cartridge is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with...
... screen, press the x Start button again. 3. Warning: If ink gets on . 2. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 43 Press the l or r Photo/Options button to the replacement position. 4. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Press the x Start button. If an ink cartridge is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with...
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Then remove it clicks into place. 7. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge; Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the front of the cartridge. otherwise, ink will leak. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced. 44 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. 5.
Then remove it clicks into place. 7. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge; Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the front of the cartridge. otherwise, ink will leak. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced. 44 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. 5.
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Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while the P On light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 11. 8. This takes about one minute. The Epson Stylus CX7800 begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the previous mode. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it 's finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on. Close the scanner. 10. Press the x Start button. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 45 When it clicks into place. 9.
Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while the P On light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 11. 8. This takes about one minute. The Epson Stylus CX7800 begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the previous mode. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it 's finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on. Close the scanner. 10. Press the x Start button. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 45 When it clicks into place. 9.
Basics
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...detailed help. Then press x Start to continue or y Stop/ Clear Settings to cancel. correctly. see installed or not installed page 41. Solution Change the empty ink cartridges; See these sections: ■ "LCD Screen Messages" (below) ■ "Problems and Solutions" on page 48 ■ "Where To Get Help" on.... You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on page 50 LCD Screen Messages Message Cause Empty ink cartridge. sheet feeder. Paper is jammed. The index sheet was not Position the index sheet correctly on clearing the paper jam.
...detailed help. Then press x Start to continue or y Stop/ Clear Settings to cancel. correctly. see installed or not installed page 41. Solution Change the empty ink cartridges; See these sections: ■ "LCD Screen Messages" (below) ■ "Problems and Solutions" on page 48 ■ "Where To Get Help" on.... You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on page 50 LCD Screen Messages Message Cause Empty ink cartridge. sheet feeder. Paper is jammed. The index sheet was not Position the index sheet correctly on clearing the paper jam.
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Then press x Start to continue or y Stop/Clear Settings to Install new ink cartridges; the film holder and on the document table and try again; contact Epson; The waste ink pad is not recognized. see position. Remove the memory card and and check the compatibility ...requirements on the document table. see page 50. place the correct index sheet on page 19. Not enough ink to cancel. perform head cleaning. Stylus CX7800 ...
Then press x Start to continue or y Stop/Clear Settings to Install new ink cartridges; the film holder and on the document table and try again; contact Epson; The waste ink pad is not recognized. see position. Remove the memory card and and check the compatibility ...requirements on the document table. see page 50. place the correct index sheet on page 19. Not enough ink to cancel. perform head cleaning. Stylus CX7800 ...
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... with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX7800 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Make sure your film or slides are placed on the scanner correctly. ■...you scan film. ■ Use a support sheet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 34) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 41). ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the m L position for most paper types. Remove sheets from the ...
... with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX7800 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Make sure your film or slides are placed on the scanner correctly. ■...you scan film. ■ Use a support sheet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 34) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 41). ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the m L position for most paper types. Remove sheets from the ...
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.... if liquid has entered the product; there may leak from dirt and dust and store it on your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX7800 or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 52 Notices Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. ■...
.... if liquid has entered the product; there may leak from dirt and dust and store it on your hand inside the Epson Stylus CX7800 or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 52 Notices Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. ■...
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...exchange of the covered printer. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the replacement. If service is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will be ...will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for reprinting. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for warranty service should the Notices ...
...exchange of the covered printer. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of the replacement. If service is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will be ...will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for reprinting. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for warranty service should the Notices ...
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R Replacing ink cartridges, 41 to 45 Restoring color, 17 S Safety instructions, 51 to 52 Scanning documents, 35 to 37 film, 35 to 37 modes, about, 35 photos, 35 to 37 problems, 49 slides, 35 to 37 thick documents, 9 Slides loading, 12 to 13 printing from, 12 to 15 restoring color, 17 scanning, 35 to 37... Type setting, Windows, 29, 34 U Utilities Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Nozzle Check, 38 to 39, 40 to 41 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Windows color management settings, 30 page layout settings, 29 printing, 28 to 30 starting EPSON Scan, 36 Type setting, 29, 34 Index 59
R Replacing ink cartridges, 41 to 45 Restoring color, 17 S Safety instructions, 51 to 52 Scanning documents, 35 to 37 film, 35 to 37 modes, about, 35 photos, 35 to 37 problems, 49 slides, 35 to 37 thick documents, 9 Slides loading, 12 to 13 printing from, 12 to 15 restoring color, 17 scanning, 35 to 37... Type setting, Windows, 29, 34 U Utilities Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Nozzle Check, 38 to 39, 40 to 41 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Windows color management settings, 30 page layout settings, 29 printing, 28 to 30 starting EPSON Scan, 36 Type setting, 29, 34 Index 59
Product Brochure
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View, select and enhance photos on both plain and photo paper using Epson Easy Photo Fix™ scanning technology - Includes convenient individual ink cartridges Restore old faded color photos, slides and negatives - Restores faded images with great results Print BorderFree photos in as fast as ...Print directly from photos, documents or film - Scans slides and negatives at up to 20 ppm and color at 48-bit, 2400x2400 dpi - The high-performance Epson Stylus® CX7800 can quickly scan in -one can create brilliant reprints and enlargements with ease. Print a BorderFree®...
View, select and enhance photos on both plain and photo paper using Epson Easy Photo Fix™ scanning technology - Includes convenient individual ink cartridges Restore old faded color photos, slides and negatives - Restores faded images with great results Print BorderFree photos in as fast as ...Print directly from photos, documents or film - Scans slides and negatives at up to 20 ppm and color at 48-bit, 2400x2400 dpi - The high-performance Epson Stylus® CX7800 can quickly scan in -one can create brilliant reprints and enlargements with ease. Print a BorderFree®...