Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...droplet control are unique in achieving print quality. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in printing. The size and number of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for ...pumps to create a larger color palette. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with high resolutions to precisely print crisp details in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to ...
...droplet control are unique in achieving print quality. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in printing. The size and number of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for ...pumps to create a larger color palette. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use halftone algorithms with high resolutions to precisely print crisp details in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to ...
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...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 55 Printing From Your Computer 56 Printing With Windows 56 Printing From a Macintosh 59 Selecting the ...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...
...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 55 Printing From Your Computer 56 Printing With Windows 56 Printing From a Macintosh 59 Selecting the ...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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... to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. Press the Setup button. 4. Press l or r to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your RX580 69 Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is highlighted, then press OK. Maintaining Your RX580 If you notice a decline in print quality or your printouts are faint or have light or dark lines running through them, some...
... to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. Press the Setup button. 4. Press l or r to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your RX580 69 Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is highlighted, then press OK. Maintaining Your RX580 If you notice a decline in print quality or your printouts are faint or have light or dark lines running through them, some...
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... the Setup button. 4. Make sure your on but not printing, and the ink is low, you may need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Press l or r to begin cleaning the print head. 70 Maintaining Your RX580 Load a few sheets of letter-size plain paper. 3. ...Press the x Start button to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. see if the print head needs cleaning. Press the x ...
... the Setup button. 4. Make sure your on but not printing, and the ink is low, you may need to replace an ink cartridge before cleaning the print head; Press l or r to begin cleaning the print head. 70 Maintaining Your RX580 Load a few sheets of letter-size plain paper. 3. ...Press the x Start button to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. see if the print head needs cleaning. Press the x ...
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... This lets any improvement after cleaning and aligning the print head, you don't see any dried ink soften. Press l or r to replace it . 7. Note: When a cartridge has been installed for more than six months, you see a message on the RX580 screen. You see page 78. If there are no... may damage it if printouts don't look their best. The RX580 runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on the RX580 screen. You can replace the cartridge even if the ink is low or needs to clean the print head again. The RX580 prints a test pattern like the one on page 69. 8. If...
... This lets any improvement after cleaning and aligning the print head, you don't see any dried ink soften. Press l or r to replace it . 7. Note: When a cartridge has been installed for more than six months, you see a message on the RX580 screen. You see page 78. If there are no... may damage it if printouts don't look their best. The RX580 runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on the RX580 screen. You can replace the cartridge even if the ink is low or needs to clean the print head again. The RX580 prints a test pattern like the one on page 69. 8. If...
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... use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. If an ink cartridge is in one session. Or you copy or print. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you have a new ink cartridge before you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may ...cause ink spills or other damage to maintain reliability. 1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is low, the RX580 displays a message when you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller....
... use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. If an ink cartridge is in one session. Or you copy or print. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you have a new ink cartridge before you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may ...cause ink spills or other damage to maintain reliability. 1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is low, the RX580 displays a message when you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller....
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... and water. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to open the cartridge cover while the print head is moving. This can damage the ink cartridge. 74 Maintaining Your RX580 To avoid damaging the RX580, never move the print head by hand. 5. Do not take the used cartridge apart...
... and water. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to open the cartridge cover while the print head is moving. This can damage the ink cartridge. 74 Maintaining Your RX580 To avoid damaging the RX580, never move the print head by hand. 5. Do not take the used cartridge apart...
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...that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute). Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning (when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an... ink cartridge is charging or you cannot reuse the low cartridge. Before printing, replace the expended cartridge. Close the ink cartridge ...
...that monitor the amount of ink used by each time cartridges are removed and reinserted. The RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with one minute). Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning (when the printer is turned on), and ink charging (when an... ink cartridge is charging or you cannot reuse the low cartridge. Before printing, replace the expended cartridge. Close the ink cartridge ...
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... several sheets of alignment patterns are printed. 7. Look at pattern #1 and find the square that is not inserted. 1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on the nozzle check pattern, you are done, press OK. When you may have to align the print head. Aligning the Print Head 77 Press l or r to ...select the number for that square. 9. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or...
... several sheets of alignment patterns are printed. 7. Look at pattern #1 and find the square that is not inserted. 1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on the nozzle check pattern, you are done, press OK. When you may have to align the print head. Aligning the Print Head 77 Press l or r to ...select the number for that square. 9. Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or...
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...document cannot be blocking movement of the packing material. Turn off the RX580, then turn the RX580 back on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. If you still see this error message, contact Epson as described on page 82. This error occurs when a device does... cartridges are installed correctly. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Data error. Contact Epson as described on page 82. Contact your computer desktop for more detailed help. If you 've removed all of the print head. See your infrared device. 78 Solving Problems See the documentation for your...
...document cannot be blocking movement of the packing material. Turn off the RX580, then turn the RX580 back on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended solutions. If you still see this error message, contact Epson as described on page 82. This error occurs when a device does... cartridges are installed correctly. Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Data error. Contact Epson as described on page 82. Contact your computer desktop for more detailed help. If you 've removed all of the print head. See your infrared device. 78 Solving Problems See the documentation for your...
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... cover is a problem with your RX580. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on . ■ Turn off the RX580, or it may be a problem with the card or disk. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Cannot recognize...
... cover is a problem with your RX580. If the error message reoccurs, contact Epson as described on . ■ Turn off the RX580, or it may be a problem with the card or disk. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about 2 minutes. Cannot recognize...
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...make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off, try setting Expansion to see page 72). ■ Set the tray lever to align the print head. If you are printing on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually ...9632; Use a support sheet 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. Or, try turning off the Fit Frame setting. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on the glass. ■...
...make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the RX580 is cut off, try setting Expansion to see page 72). ■ Set the tray lever to align the print head. If you are printing on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually ...9632; Use a support sheet 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. Or, try turning off the Fit Frame setting. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on the glass. ■...
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...thoroughly with soap and water. otherwise ink may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the RX580 from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use a dry, soft cloth to prevent the ink from dirt ...and dust and store it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson as the RX580. LCD Screen...
...thoroughly with soap and water. otherwise ink may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the RX580 from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use a dry, soft cloth to prevent the ink from dirt ...and dust and store it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson as the RX580. LCD Screen...
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...drive, backing up photos, 67 to 68 CDs adjusting print density, 35 adjusting print position, 50 to 51 copying, 51 to 53 inserting, 46 to 48 jewel case insert, 55 measuring, 45 to 46 printing on, 45 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...
...drive, backing up photos, 67 to 68 CDs adjusting print density, 35 adjusting print position, 50 to 51 copying, 51 to 53 inserting, 46 to 48 jewel case insert, 55 measuring, 45 to 46 printing on, 45 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...
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...Memory Card button, 6, 24 Messages, error, 78 to 79 Mobile phone, printing from, 41 to 44 Mode button, 6 Modes, scanning, 63 N 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,...displaying, 11 printing, 20 to 40 printing all, 26 printing 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 aligning, 77 cleaning, 70 to 71 Print quality problems, 81 Print settings, ...
...Memory Card button, 6, 24 Messages, error, 78 to 79 Mobile phone, printing from, 41 to 44 Mode button, 6 Modes, scanning, 63 N 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,...displaying, 11 printing, 20 to 40 printing all, 26 printing 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 aligning, 77 cleaning, 70 to 71 Print quality problems, 81 Print settings, ...
Product Information Guide
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... print head, you can replace the cartridge even if it if printouts don't look their best. Click a cartridge image to the RX580 and print them wirelessly. You see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in your RX580, click Information. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 To select photos...
... print head, you can replace the cartridge even if it if printouts don't look their best. Click a cartridge image to the RX580 and print them wirelessly. You see the part numbers for the ink cartridges currently installed in your RX580, click Information. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 To select photos...
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...cartridge should be replaced, then press OK. ❏ If an ink cartridge is installed). To avoid damaging the RX580, never move the print head by Epson's warranty. 1. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 Don't remove the green IC chip from or handle the cartridges. Cartridges are usable even if they... the color should be on top. This RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with one of it . 12 - Note: You cannot continue printing or copying with IC chips that is closed, then lift up to reposition the front tray. 2. Stand the cartridges upright; Epson Stylus Photo RX580 When you...
...cartridge should be replaced, then press OK. ❏ If an ink cartridge is installed). To avoid damaging the RX580, never move the print head by Epson's warranty. 1. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 11/06 Don't remove the green IC chip from or handle the cartridges. Cartridges are usable even if they... the color should be on top. This RX580 uses ink cartridges equipped with one of it . 12 - Note: You cannot continue printing or copying with IC chips that is closed, then lift up to reposition the front tray. 2. Stand the cartridges upright; Epson Stylus Photo RX580 When you...
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.... Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; Note: If an ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may become unusable. Push down gently until it . 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - 13 If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the cartridge...: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Do not remove the transparent seal from its package.
.... Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; Note: If an ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may become unusable. Push down gently until it . 11/06 Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - 13 If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the cartridge...: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Always install an ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Do not remove the transparent seal from its package.
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... plain paper is in your printout or colors are displayed on but not printing, and no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be cleaned. Press the x Start button. 7. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace an ink ... cleaning has finished. 14 - Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you opened and closed the scanner unit. Press the Setup button. 4. The message "Print head cleaning in the RX580. 3. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 12. Press OK. Please Wait" appears...
... plain paper is in your printout or colors are displayed on but not printing, and no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be cleaned. Press the x Start button. 7. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace an ink ... cleaning has finished. 14 - Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you opened and closed the scanner unit. Press the Setup button. 4. The message "Print head cleaning in the RX580. 3. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 12. Press OK. Please Wait" appears...
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... print head. Aligning the Print Head If your cartridges are no streaks or lines. Make sure the RX580 is in the RX580, then press the x Start button. Use the l or r button to select Head Alignment, then press OK. Transporting the RX580 If you need to soften. If it upside down. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 6. When the message "Print head...
... print head. Aligning the Print Head If your cartridges are no streaks or lines. Make sure the RX580 is in the RX580, then press the x Start button. Use the l or r button to select Head Alignment, then press OK. Transporting the RX580 If you need to soften. If it upside down. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Epson Stylus Photo RX580 6. When the message "Print head...