Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Training 5/07 This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. 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...
... Training 5/07 This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... ink droplet sizes. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in achieving print quality. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Thermal technologies Heat method: Heat produces a vapor...
... ink droplet sizes. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in achieving print quality. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Thermal technologies Heat method: Heat produces a vapor...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... those marks. Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson disclaims any and all three elements are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents...
... those marks. Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson disclaims any and all three elements are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents...
Basics Guide
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If you select the correct paper for your printer. For example, photos look , so make sure you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension. 2. Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printouts look great printed on Epson® Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Loading Paper 7 See page 10 for a list of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, use one of Epson papers and ordering information. 1. However, for your job. Open the front cover.
If you select the correct paper for your printer. For example, photos look , so make sure you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension. 2. Loading Paper The type of paper you choose affects the way your printouts look great printed on Epson® Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Loading Paper 7 See page 10 for a list of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, use one of Epson papers and ordering information. 1. However, for your job. Open the front cover.
Basics Guide
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...■ For proper storage, keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in the original package. The special Epson Claria™ inks designed for your RX580 will last for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under...(8.5 × 11 inches) * The availability of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for many years. Part number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your printer provide the ultimate combination of paper types and sizes ...
...■ For proper storage, keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in the original package. The special Epson Claria™ inks designed for your RX580 will last for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under...(8.5 × 11 inches) * The availability of photo quality and longevity when used with Epson papers for many years. Part number S041062 S041153 S041106 S041405 Storing and Displaying Your Prints With proper care, photographs from your printer provide the ultimate combination of paper types and sizes ...
Basics Guide
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... Guide. Be sure to load the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. (See page 62 for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software and change settings 56 Printing From Your Computer Before you start, make sure you've installed ..." on page 59 ■ "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on page 62 Printing With Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 Series Click here to your application program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. Note: For detailed instructions on printing, see page 7). 2.
... Guide. Be sure to load the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. (See page 62 for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software and change settings 56 Printing From Your Computer Before you start, make sure you've installed ..." on page 59 ■ "Selecting the Correct Paper Type" on page 62 Printing With Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 Series Click here to your application program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. Note: For detailed instructions on printing, see page 7). 2.
Basics Guide
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On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for photos) Click here for borderless photos, after choosing paper Type Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Click here for more information ... on the next screen.) 5. 4. Note: For more options Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for details. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for photos) Click here for borderless photos, after choosing paper Type Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Click here for more information ... on the next screen.) 5. 4. Note: For more options Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for details. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
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...10.4.x only): print a cover page before or after your document. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■...: select the number of all your Media Type (see page 62) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and ...
...10.4.x only): print a cover page before or after your document. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: select ColorSync® or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: reduce or enlarge the image size for borderless printing. ■...: select the number of all your Media Type (see page 62) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and ...
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...the print job 11. Printing From a Macintosh 61 If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. You see a screen like this setting. Select Print Quality and other options as necessary Note: For... the highest quality on advanced settings, click ?. 9. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. For more information on selected papers, you 're finished, close the...
...the print job 11. Printing From a Macintosh 61 If you're using Mac OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. You see a screen like this setting. Select Print Quality and other options as necessary Note: For... the highest quality on advanced settings, click ?. 9. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window. For more information on selected papers, you 're finished, close the...
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... RX580 what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 57) or Media Type (see page 60) setting in your printer software. Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo...
... RX580 what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 57) or Media Type (see page 60) setting in your printer software. Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo...
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... the cartridge even if the ink is not low. Note: When a cartridge has been installed for more than six months, you do not use your RX580 often, it is low or needs to clean the print head again. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning four or five times, see any... dried ink soften. The RX580 runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on page 69. 8. Caution: Never turn the printer off the RX580 while head cleaning is in the pattern, press OK to return to select Ink Cartridge Status, then...
... the cartridge even if the ink is not low. Note: When a cartridge has been installed for more than six months, you do not use your RX580 often, it is low or needs to clean the print head again. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning four or five times, see any... dried ink soften. The RX580 runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on page 69. 8. Caution: Never turn the printer off the RX580 while head cleaning is in the pattern, press OK to return to select Ink Cartridge Status, then...
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... . Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; Replacing Ink Cartridges 75 7. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into place. 9.
... . Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; Replacing Ink Cartridges 75 7. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into place. 9.
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...they are inserted, however, because the printer automatically checks their reliability. Some ink is low (for about one ink cartridge expended, even if the other cartridges still contain ink. The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute). The RX580 begins charging ink (for which you...). 76 Maintaining Your RX580 Close the scanner unit. 12. 10. Note: You cannot continue printing or copying with IC chips that is consumed each cartridge. Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning (when the printer is turned on), and...
...they are inserted, however, because the printer automatically checks their reliability. Some ink is low (for about one ink cartridge expended, even if the other cartridges still contain ink. The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute). The RX580 begins charging ink (for which you...). 76 Maintaining Your RX580 Close the scanner unit. 12. 10. Note: You cannot continue printing or copying with IC chips that is consumed each cartridge. Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning (when the printer is turned on), and...
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... page 79 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on page 82 Error Messages Message A printer error has occurred. The document is saturated. Contact Epson as described on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. See your documentation. See your dealer to print with Bluetooth. Waste ink pad...
... page 79 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User's Guide icon on page 82 Error Messages Message A printer error has occurred. The document is saturated. Contact Epson as described on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. See your documentation. See your dealer to print with Bluetooth. Waste ink pad...
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... If you connected a USB storage device, make sure you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Try cleaning the print head again. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on page 82. Noise Problems ■ The first time you 've ...or storage disk correctly. Check to see the message "Initialization is complete") before you turn off the RX580, or it on . Make sure you turn the RX580 back on . ■ Turn off the RX580, then make sure no packing material remains inside. Check the card or disk, then try again....
... If you connected a USB storage device, make sure you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Try cleaning the print head again. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on page 82. Noise Problems ■ The first time you 've ...or storage disk correctly. Check to see the message "Initialization is complete") before you turn off the RX580, or it on . Make sure you turn the RX580 back on . ■ Turn off the RX580, then make sure no packing material remains inside. Check the card or disk, then try again....
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... with 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 if the print head needs cleaning. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on...If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off, try turning off the Fit Frame setting. See page 37 for instructions. ■... paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 62). ■ Try selecting Best as they can deliver ink properly. See page...
... with 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 if the print head needs cleaning. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on...If you are copying, make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off, try turning off the Fit Frame setting. See page 37 for instructions. ■... paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 62). ■ Try selecting Best as they can deliver ink properly. See page...
Basics Guide
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... Peripherals; MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the Epson printer covered by 47CFR §2.909. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with the standards. For warranty service, you must accept ...retail purchaser that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of Product: Multifunction printer Model: C281A Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to be within the variation accepted, due to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for the...
... Peripherals; MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the Epson printer covered by 47CFR §2.909. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with the standards. For warranty service, you must accept ...retail purchaser that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of Product: Multifunction printer Model: C281A Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to be within the variation accepted, due to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for the...
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...not manufactured, distributed or certified by this limited warranty. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to refurbished or reconditioned products. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty...fail to return the defective one. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by an Epson Authorized Servicer. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE...
...not manufactured, distributed or certified by this limited warranty. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to refurbished or reconditioned products. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty...fail to return the defective one. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by an Epson Authorized Servicer. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE...
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..., 34 to 35 Aligning print head, 77 All photos, printing, 26 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 64, 82 B Backing up photos, 67 to 68 Black & White, 35 Borderless expansion, 37 Brightness, 35 Buttons, 6 C Camera connecting to printer, 42 printing from, 41 to 43 Cancelling copying, 14 Cancelling printing with a computer, 58, 61 without ... to 51 Cleaning print head, 70 to 71 Color management, turning off, 58, 60 Color restoration, 18 to 19, 63 ColorSync, 60 Contrast, 35 Control panel, 6 Copy button, 6 Copying documents, 14 layout settings, 16 on CDs/DVDs, 51 to 53 photos, 15 to 17 placing originals, 12 to 13...
..., 34 to 35 Aligning print head, 77 All photos, printing, 26 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 64, 82 B Backing up photos, 67 to 68 Black & White, 35 Borderless expansion, 37 Brightness, 35 Buttons, 6 C Camera connecting to printer, 42 printing from, 41 to 43 Cancelling copying, 14 Cancelling printing with a computer, 58, 61 without ... to 51 Cleaning print head, 70 to 71 Color management, turning off, 58, 60 Color restoration, 18 to 19, 63 ColorSync, 60 Contrast, 35 Control panel, 6 Copy button, 6 Copying documents, 14 layout settings, 16 on CDs/DVDs, 51 to 53 photos, 15 to 17 placing originals, 12 to 13...
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... Noise problems, 79 Nozzle check, 69 to 70 O Originals, placing on glass, 12 to 13, 52 P Paper Epson, 10, 28 feeding problems, 80 loading, 7 to 9 special types, 10 storing prints, 11 Paper Type setting control...PDF, scanning to, 66 Phone connecting to printer, 42 printing from, 41 to 44 Photo greeting cards, 38 to 40 Photo papers, 10 PhotoEnhance, 35 PhotoImpression, 64, 82 Photos adjusting quality, 34 to 35 backing up... by date, 27 restoring color, 18 to 19 scanning, 63 to 66 sizing, 17, 36 to 37 storing, 11 viewing, 24 viewing and printing, 25 PictBridge, 41 Premium photo papers, 10 Print head ...
... Noise problems, 79 Nozzle check, 69 to 70 O Originals, placing on glass, 12 to 13, 52 P Paper Epson, 10, 28 feeding problems, 80 loading, 7 to 9 special types, 10 storing prints, 11 Paper Type setting control...PDF, scanning to, 66 Phone connecting to printer, 42 printing from, 41 to 44 Photo greeting cards, 38 to 40 Photo papers, 10 PhotoEnhance, 35 PhotoImpression, 64, 82 Photos adjusting quality, 34 to 35 backing up... by date, 27 restoring color, 18 to 19 scanning, 63 to 66 sizing, 17, 36 to 37 storing, 11 viewing, 24 viewing and printing, 25 PictBridge, 41 Premium photo papers, 10 Print head ...