Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... delivering exceptional print quality. This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. This combination of 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...
... delivering exceptional print quality. This technical brief provides detailed information on the following pages. This combination of 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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...precisely print crisp details in printing. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to produce ink droplets, and no heat...print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to...
...precisely print crisp details in printing. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to produce ink droplets, and no heat...print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to create a larger color palette. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... use an advanced error diffusion technology to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer...
... use an advanced error diffusion technology to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer...
Basics Guide
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... or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written ...Epson Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a service mark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. RPM is a registered trademark, Photo Enhance is a trademark, and Epson Connection is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be responsible and respectful of Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus...
... or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written ...Epson Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a service mark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. RPM is a registered trademark, Photo Enhance is a trademark, and Epson Connection is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be responsible and respectful of Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus...
Basics Guide
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Contents Introduction 5 Using the RX580 Control Panel 6 Loading Paper 7 Using Special Papers 10 Copying a Photo or Document 12 Placing the Original on the Glass 12 Copying Documents 14 Copying Photos 15 Selecting Copy Settings 16 Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color 18 Printing From a Memory Card 20 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 21 Inserting the Card 22...
Contents Introduction 5 Using the RX580 Control Panel 6 Loading Paper 7 Using Special Papers 10 Copying a Photo or Document 12 Placing the Original on the Glass 12 Copying Documents 14 Copying Photos 15 Selecting Copy Settings 16 Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color 18 Printing From a Memory Card 20 Compatible Cards and Image Formats 21 Inserting the Card 22...
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 ... Printing With Windows 56 Printing From a Macintosh 59 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 62 Scanning a Photo or 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...
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 ... Printing With Windows 56 Printing From a Macintosh 59 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 62 Scanning a Photo or 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...
Basics Guide
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...photo ■ Restore color in faded photos ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera, mobile phone, or PDA ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo ■ Back up your Epson Stylus® Photo RX580... all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, read your RX580 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed ...
...photo ■ Restore color in faded photos ■ Print photos stored on a memory card ■ Print photos directly from your camera, mobile phone, or PDA ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo ■ Back up your Epson Stylus® Photo RX580... all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, read your RX580 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed ...
Basics Guide
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... for 13 minutes. make PictBridge® or Bluetooth® settings Stop printing or copying; Using the RX580 Control Panel Copy a photo or document View and print photos on CD/DVDs; backup photos; cancel settings To save energy, the screen goes dark after the RX580 is idle for the feature you want to card Display 1 or...
... for 13 minutes. make PictBridge® or Bluetooth® settings Stop printing or copying; Using the RX580 Control Panel Copy a photo or document View and print photos on CD/DVDs; backup photos; cancel settings To save energy, the screen goes dark after the RX580 is idle for the feature you want to card Display 1 or...
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Loading Paper The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. Loading Paper 7 However, for the best results, use one of paper you choose affects the way your job. Open the front cover. See page 10 for your printouts look great printed on Epson® Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension. 2. For example, photos look , so make sure you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. If you select the correct paper for a list of Epson papers and ordering information. 1.
Loading Paper The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. Loading Paper 7 However, for the best results, use one of paper you choose affects the way your job. Open the front cover. See page 10 for your printouts look great printed on Epson® Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension. 2. For example, photos look , so make sure you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. If you select the correct paper for a list of Epson papers and ordering information. 1.
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... , against the left edge guide. 6. 5. Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Insert the paper, printable side up to 120 sheets of photo paper.
... , against the left edge guide. 6. 5. Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Insert the paper, printable side up to 120 sheets of photo paper.
Basics Guide
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... proper care, photographs from your RX580 will last for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, smoke, and high levels of ozone. ■ As with traditional photos, Epson recommends proper care that are properly...
... proper care, photographs from your RX580 will last for prints that will minimize color changes and lengthen display life: ■ Frame prints under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, smoke, and high levels of ozone. ■ As with traditional photos, Epson recommends proper care that are properly...
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Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in these sections: ■ "Placing the Original on the Glass" (see below) ■ "Copying Documents" on page 14 ■ "Copying Photos" on page 15 ■ "Selecting Copy Settings" on page 16 ■ "Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color" on page 18 Placing the Original on the Glass 1. Copying a Photo or Document Follow the instructions in the upper left corner. 12 Copying a Photo or Document
Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in these sections: ■ "Placing the Original on the Glass" (see below) ■ "Copying Documents" on page 14 ■ "Copying Photos" on page 15 ■ "Selecting Copy Settings" on page 16 ■ "Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color" on page 18 Placing the Original on the Glass 1. Copying a Photo or Document Follow the instructions in the upper left corner. 12 Copying a Photo or Document
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...Copies + button to resize your document on the glass as described on page 12. Make sure the RX580 is being printed; Be sure to start copying. Press the Copy mode button. 5. Press the x ... Note: The copies may not be ejected automatically to 120 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets of Epson papers for special projects. 1. Load up to the front tray. Press l or r to cancel copying,... the y Stop/Clear Settings button. If you need to choose Color or B&W. 6. it will be exactly the same size as the original. 14 Copying a Photo or Document Do not pull out paper that is turned on....
...Copies + button to resize your document on the glass as described on page 12. Make sure the RX580 is being printed; Be sure to start copying. Press the Copy mode button. 5. Press the x ... Note: The copies may not be ejected automatically to 120 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets of Epson papers for special projects. 1. Load up to the front tray. Press l or r to cancel copying,... the y Stop/Clear Settings button. If you need to choose Color or B&W. 6. it will be exactly the same size as the original. 14 Copying a Photo or Document Do not pull out paper that is turned on....
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... it will be ejected automatically to restore the color in faded photos, see page 18. See page 17 for more information. ■ The RX580 remembers your settings, even after you want more than one sheet, press d, then press r and select your photo paper, as described on one copy, press...button. Adjust any size paper you want to fit on page 7. 3. You can copy a photograph on a different size or type of special Epson papers for photos, scrapbook pages, and creative projects. 1. See page 10 for a list of paper, or select other special settings, press the x Print Settings ...
... it will be ejected automatically to restore the color in faded photos, see page 18. See page 17 for more information. ■ The RX580 remembers your settings, even after you want more than one sheet, press d, then press r and select your photo paper, as described on one copy, press...button. Adjust any size paper you want to fit on page 7. 3. You can copy a photograph on a different size or type of special Epson papers for photos, scrapbook pages, and creative projects. 1. See page 10 for a list of paper, or select other special settings, press the x Print Settings ...
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Result Borderless Copies your photo all the way to fill the page. See page 51 for Copying 1. Selecting Copy Settings You can select special settings for copying on smaller sheets. 2-... one on letter-sized paper or as many will be saved, even after you turn off the RX580. Press the Copy mode button. 2. The settings you place the second one sheet of the paper (on Epson photo papers only). Layout Setting for Copying Border Copies your original; 9 copies on the glass. After the...
Result Borderless Copies your photo all the way to fill the page. See page 51 for Copying 1. Selecting Copy Settings You can select special settings for copying on smaller sheets. 2-... one on letter-sized paper or as many will be saved, even after you turn off the RX580. Press the Copy mode button. 2. The settings you place the second one sheet of the paper (on Epson photo papers only). Layout Setting for Copying Border Copies your original; 9 copies on the glass. After the...
Basics Guide
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... copies darker or lighter. ■ Expansion: When you print borderless photos, your photo at actual size as many times as it set on one of your original by a specific percentage using the Copies + or - Or select Auto Fit Page for a list of Epson paper and other settings to select one sheet. If too...
... copies darker or lighter. ■ Expansion: When you print borderless photos, your photo at actual size as many times as it set on one of your original by a specific percentage using the Copies + or - Or select Auto Fit Page for a list of Epson paper and other settings to select one sheet. If too...
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... not faded, you can follow the same steps to crop and resize your pictures or even change a color photo to black and white. 1. Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color If you have faded photos (up to 5 × 7 inches), you can bring them back to set Restoration On, then... about the placement of the glass. 1/4 inch 1/4 inch 1/4 inch 2. Place one or two photos on page 7. 3. For photos that don't need color restoration, choose Off. 6. Press r, use the u or d buttons to life using the Color Restoration feature. Press OK again. When you want to highlight Reprint/Restore...
... not faded, you can follow the same steps to crop and resize your pictures or even change a color photo to black and white. 1. Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color If you have faded photos (up to 5 × 7 inches), you can bring them back to set Restoration On, then... about the placement of the glass. 1/4 inch 1/4 inch 1/4 inch 2. Place one or two photos on page 7. 3. For photos that don't need color restoration, choose Off. 6. Press r, use the u or d buttons to life using the Color Restoration feature. Press OK again. When you want to highlight Reprint/Restore...
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... or Matte, depending on the LCD screen. Note: If you want to fill the sheet of your photo or photos. Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color 19 Press the x Print Settings button. 10. The photo(s) are done. ■ Paper Type: choose Prem. See page 36 for more information about cropping. .../ Clear Settings button. Press OK when you want to preview the second photo. Note: The preview does not reflect restored color. 7. If you print borderless photos, your image is slightly expanded and cropped to crop the second photo. 9. You see a preview on the type of paper you're using...
... or Matte, depending on the LCD screen. Note: If you want to fill the sheet of your photo or photos. Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color 19 Press the x Print Settings button. 10. The photo(s) are done. ■ Paper Type: choose Prem. See page 36 for more information about cropping. .../ Clear Settings button. Press OK when you want to preview the second photo. Note: The preview does not reflect restored color. 7. If you print borderless photos, your image is slightly expanded and cropped to crop the second photo. 9. You see a preview on the type of paper you're using...
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... device, see page 41. 20 Printing From a Memory Card You can also crop your photos, manually adjust the brightness and contrast, and correct red eyes-all without using your computer! To print directly from your RX580 and a computer, or on printing from a USB flash drive. You can follow the...copying memory card files between your digital camera's memory card; just insert it into one of the memory card slots on the RX580 and you print color photos directly from your digital camera, mobile phone, or PDA, see your images are automatically corrected. Printing From a Memory Card The...
... device, see page 41. 20 Printing From a Memory Card You can also crop your photos, manually adjust the brightness and contrast, and correct red eyes-all without using your computer! To print directly from your RX580 and a computer, or on printing from a USB flash drive. You can follow the...copying memory card files between your digital camera's memory card; just insert it into one of the memory card slots on the RX580 and you print color photos directly from your digital camera, mobile phone, or PDA, see your images are automatically corrected. Printing From a Memory Card The...
Basics Guide
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... the card or turn off the scanner or unplug the USB cable. If your photos are no memory cards inserted in its slot. Otherwise, you can print directly from the drive. 1. Printing From a USB Flash Drive When your RX580 is connected to the external device USB port (labelled EXT.I/F) on the front... running Windows 2000 or XP, never turn off the RX580 while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose photos on the card. Make sure the RX580 is turned on, and there are saved on a USB flash drive, you may lose photos on the desktop into the trash to eject the card...
... the card or turn off the scanner or unplug the USB cable. If your photos are no memory cards inserted in its slot. Otherwise, you can print directly from the drive. 1. Printing From a USB Flash Drive When your RX580 is connected to the external device USB port (labelled EXT.I/F) on the front... running Windows 2000 or XP, never turn off the RX580 while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose photos on the card. Make sure the RX580 is turned on, and there are saved on a USB flash drive, you may lose photos on the desktop into the trash to eject the card...