Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... for the job. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine...
... for the job. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine...
Basics Guide
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Printing on CDs and DVDs 45 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 45 Inserting a CD or DVD 46 Printing Photos on a CD or DVD 48 Copying onto a CD/DVD 51 Returning the Front Tray to the Paper Position 54 Printing a CD/DVD Jewel Case Insert ... Document 63 Scanning to Your Computer 63 Scanning to a Memory Card 66 Backing Up Your Photos 67 Maintaining Your RX580 69 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 69 Cleaning the Print Head 70 Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning the Print Head 77 Solving Problems 78 Error Messages 78 Problems and Solutions 79 Where To Get...
Printing on CDs and DVDs 45 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 45 Inserting a CD or DVD 46 Printing Photos on a CD or DVD 48 Copying onto a CD/DVD 51 Returning the Front Tray to the Paper Position 54 Printing a CD/DVD Jewel Case Insert ... Document 63 Scanning to Your Computer 63 Scanning to a Memory Card 66 Backing Up Your Photos 67 Maintaining Your RX580 69 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 69 Cleaning the Print Head 70 Replacing Ink Cartridges 71 Aligning the Print Head 77 Solving Problems 78 Error Messages 78 Problems and Solutions 79 Where To Get...
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... the Print Head" on page 70 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on but not printing. 2. Maintaining Your RX580 69 Press l or r to check the print head nozzles. 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is turned on page 77 Checking the Print Head Nozzles ...If your ink is highlighted, then press OK. Make sure Nozzle Check is ...
... the Print Head" on page 70 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 71 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on but not printing. 2. Maintaining Your RX580 69 Press l or r to check the print head nozzles. 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is turned on page 77 Checking the Print Head Nozzles ...If your ink is highlighted, then press OK. Make sure Nozzle Check is ...
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...there are gaps in the pattern, skip to step 6 below to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; see page 71 to check ink levels, or see page 73 to begin cleaning the print head. 70 Maintaining Your RX580 Press the Setup button. 4. Press l or r to the Maintenance menu. ...in any cartridges. (If ink is turned on -screen User's Guide for details. Press OK to return to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. Press the x Start button. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your RX580 is low...
...there are gaps in the pattern, skip to step 6 below to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; see page 71 to check ink levels, or see page 73 to begin cleaning the print head. 70 Maintaining Your RX580 Press the Setup button. 4. Press l or r to the Maintenance menu. ...in any cartridges. (If ink is turned on -screen User's Guide for details. Press OK to return to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. Press the x Start button. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your RX580 is low...
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... print a few pages at least 6 hours or overnight. Checking Ink Cartridge Status 1. Press l or r to replace it . 7. Replacing Ink Cartridges When you print with low or expended ink cartridges, you may damage it if printouts don't look their best. Caution: Never turn the printer off the RX580 while head cleaning is a good idea to clean the print...
... print a few pages at least 6 hours or overnight. Checking Ink Cartridge Status 1. Press l or r to replace it . 7. Replacing Ink Cartridges When you print with low or expended ink cartridges, you may damage it if printouts don't look their best. Caution: Never turn the printer off the RX580 while head cleaning is a good idea to clean the print...
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When your RX580. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for instructions. 3. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity Cyan High-Capacity Magenta High-Capacity Yellow ...you want to replace the ink cartridge, press l or r to the previous screen. The cartridges are done checking the ink cartridge status, press OK. 4. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 72 Maintaining Your RX580 Press OK to return to select Change Cartridge, then press OK. You cannot print if a cartridge is expended. If you...
When your RX580. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for instructions. 3. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity Cyan High-Capacity Magenta High-Capacity Yellow ...you want to replace the ink cartridge, press l or r to the previous screen. The cartridges are done checking the ink cartridge status, press OK. 4. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 72 Maintaining Your RX580 Press OK to return to select Change Cartridge, then press OK. You cannot print if a cartridge is expended. If you...
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.... If an ink cartridge is expended, the RX580 screen indicates which cartridge(s) need to install the ink. Press u or d to maintain reliability. 1. Other products may dry out. If an ink cartridge is low, the RX580 displays a message when you are vacuum packed to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press OK. 3. Press Setup, press l or r to your RX580 not covered by Epson's warranty...
.... If an ink cartridge is expended, the RX580 screen indicates which cartridge(s) need to install the ink. Press u or d to maintain reliability. 1. Other products may dry out. If an ink cartridge is low, the RX580 displays a message when you are vacuum packed to select Change Ink Cartridge, then press OK. 3. Press Setup, press l or r to your RX580 not covered by Epson's warranty...
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Open the cartridge cover. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. This can damage the ink cartridge. 74 Maintaining Your RX580 Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge when you remove it . Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water...
Open the cartridge cover. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. This can damage the ink cartridge. 74 Maintaining Your RX580 Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge when you remove it . Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water...
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... tear the label on the cartridge; Place the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it ; Replacing Ink Cartridges 75 Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Replace any other cartridges that need to print. 7. otherwise...
... tear the label on the cartridge; Place the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it ; Replacing Ink Cartridges 75 Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Replace any other cartridges that need to print. 7. otherwise...
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... one ink cartridge expended, even if the other cartridges still contain ink. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the RX580 while ink is installed). 76 Maintaining Your RX580 If you remove a cartridge that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped...
... one ink cartridge expended, even if the other cartridges still contain ink. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the RX580 while ink is installed). 76 Maintaining Your RX580 If you remove a cartridge that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped...
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... on page 82. Contact your dealer to print with Bluetooth. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. The document cannot be blocking movement of the packing material. Also, make sure you've removed all of the print head. Contact Epson as described on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. This error occurs when a device does...
... on page 82. Contact your dealer to print with Bluetooth. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. The document cannot be blocking movement of the packing material. Also, make sure you've removed all of the print head. Contact Epson as described on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. This error occurs when a device does...
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... a problem with the card or disk. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on . ■ Turn off the RX580, or it on page 82. Also make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is a problem with your RX580. Try cleaning the print head again. Wait until charging finishes (when you...
... a problem with the card or disk. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on . ■ Turn off the RX580, or it on page 82. Also make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is a problem with your RX580. Try cleaning the print head again. Wait until charging finishes (when you...
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...a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 62) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 72). ■ Set the tray lever to the paper position for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to see page 71 for more information. See page 77 for paper...Best as the Quality setting. ■ If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off the Fit Frame setting. This unclogs the nozzles so they are printing on page 69 to clean the print head. If ...
...a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson special paper (see page 62) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 72). ■ Set the tray lever to the paper position for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to see page 71 for more information. See page 77 for paper...Best as the Quality setting. ■ If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off the Fit Frame setting. This unclogs the nozzles so they are printing on page 69 to clean the print head. If ...
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...a doctor immediately. 84 Notices If the liquid crystal solution gets into your hand inside the RX580 or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Do not shake cartridges, as this might cause leakage. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ■ Do not put your ...environment as described on your skin, wash it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson as the RX580. Do not use a dry, soft cloth to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it off with soap and...
...a doctor immediately. 84 Notices If the liquid crystal solution gets into your hand inside the RX580 or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Do not shake cartridges, as this might cause leakage. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ■ Do not put your ...environment as described on your skin, wash it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson as the RX580. Do not use a dry, soft cloth to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it off with soap and...
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...and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for replacement of the covered printer... MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to and from Epson, e.g., dealer or useradded boards or components. Using this limited warranty. You are responsible for ...
...and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for replacement of the covered printer... MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to and from Epson, e.g., dealer or useradded boards or components. Using this limited warranty. You are responsible for ...
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...CD/DVD position, 47 paper position, 54 G Greeting cards, 38 to 40 H Help, Epson, 82 90 Index I Image formats, 21 Image quality problems, 81 Index sheet printing, 31 selecting photos, 32 to 33 Infrared printing, 43 to 44 Ink cartridges replacing, 71 to 76 safety instructions, 84 Inserting CD/DVD, 46 to 48 memory... 44 J Jewel case insert, 55 L Layout CD/DVD, 49, 55 Fit Frame, 37 for copies, 16 selecting, 28 to 29 Loading paper, 7 to 9 M Macintosh color management settings, 60 page layout settings, 59, 60 printing from, 59 to 61 starting Epson Scan, 64 Maintenance, 69 to 77 Media Type setting, 62
...CD/DVD position, 47 paper position, 54 G Greeting cards, 38 to 40 H Help, Epson, 82 90 Index I Image formats, 21 Image quality problems, 81 Index sheet printing, 31 selecting photos, 32 to 33 Infrared printing, 43 to 44 Ink cartridges replacing, 71 to 76 safety instructions, 84 Inserting CD/DVD, 46 to 48 memory... 44 J Jewel case insert, 55 L Layout CD/DVD, 49, 55 Fit Frame, 37 for copies, 16 selecting, 28 to 29 Loading paper, 7 to 9 M Macintosh color management settings, 60 page layout settings, 59, 60 printing from, 59 to 61 starting Epson Scan, 64 Maintenance, 69 to 77 Media Type setting, 62
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...79 paper feeding, 80 print quality, 81 printing, 80 screen, 80 Q Quality setting, 29 R Red eyes, removing, 34 Replacing ink cartridges, 71 to 76 Resetting default settings, 40 Restoring color, 18 to 19, 63 S Safety instructions, 83 to 84 Saturation, 35 Scanning, 63 to 66 Screen error messages, 78 to ...setting, Windows, 57, 62 U Ultra Premium photo papers, 10 USB device backing up photos, 67 to 68 printing from, 23 to 24 V Viewing photos, 24 W Warranty, 86 to 88 Windows color management settings, 58 Paper Type setting, 62 printing with, 56 to 58 starting Epson Scan, 64 Type setting, 57 Z Zip ...
...79 paper feeding, 80 print quality, 81 printing, 80 screen, 80 Q Quality setting, 29 R Red eyes, removing, 34 Replacing ink cartridges, 71 to 76 Resetting default settings, 40 Restoring color, 18 to 19, 63 S Safety instructions, 83 to 84 Saturation, 35 Scanning, 63 to 66 Screen error messages, 78 to ...setting, Windows, 57, 62 U Ultra Premium photo papers, 10 USB device backing up photos, 67 to 68 printing from, 23 to 24 V Viewing photos, 24 W Warranty, 86 to 88 Windows color management settings, 58 Paper Type setting, 62 printing with, 56 to 58 starting Epson Scan, 64 Type setting, 57 Z Zip ...
Product Information Guide
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... extensions Epson Stylus Photo RX580 AC inlet USB port Document table EXT. cancel settings Check ink status; restore default settings; maintain the RX580; print from an index sheet; replace ink cartridges; scan to card; play a slide show of photos on CD/DVDs; print an index sheet; reprint or restore photos; adjust CD/DVD print position; print photo greeting cards 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580...
... extensions Epson Stylus Photo RX580 AC inlet USB port Document table EXT. cancel settings Check ink status; restore default settings; maintain the RX580; print from an index sheet; replace ink cartridges; scan to card; play a slide show of photos on CD/DVDs; print an index sheet; reprint or restore photos; adjust CD/DVD print position; print photo greeting cards 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580...
Product Information Guide
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... (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte S041062 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on the package. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Other products may cause damage to your RX580 not covered by location 2 - Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 Note: Try the High-Capacity 77 cartridges available at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light...
... (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte S041062 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on the package. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Other products may cause damage to your RX580 not covered by location 2 - Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 Note: Try the High-Capacity 77 cartridges available at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light...
Product Information Guide
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...176;C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - 3 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Product Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Ink Configuration Six individual ink cartridges in black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta ...inches (450 mm) Depth: 21.0 inches (534 mm) Height: 11.1 inches (281 mm) 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Dimensions (W × D × H) ...
...176;C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - 3 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Product Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Ink Configuration Six individual ink cartridges in black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta ...inches (450 mm) Depth: 21.0 inches (534 mm) Height: 11.1 inches (281 mm) 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Dimensions (W × D × H) ...