Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail 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 Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and...
... output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail 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 Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... used in photos and laser sharp text. Resistor Ink Bubble Nozzle Droplet Some thermal printers produce more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Effect of a photograph. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to precisely print crisp details in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause...
... used in photos and laser sharp text. Resistor Ink Bubble Nozzle Droplet Some thermal printers produce more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Effect of a photograph. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to precisely print crisp details in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... to create printed "dots" in the everyday printing of their respective owners. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to receive Epson inks. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6.
... to create printed "dots" in the everyday printing of their respective owners. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to receive Epson inks. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6.
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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...from the ones shown here. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality, faster printing, or an in the Media Type list. The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the settings available with the Macintosh printer driver described in the rest of paper you 're not...from the pull-down menu. To print a black text document, click Black. You see a group of settings like this: Select the type of your Printer Basics book or on in -between setting (if available). (The slider may be available for most projects. Select the following settings: I Set the ...
...from the ones shown here. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality, faster printing, or an in the Media Type list. The OS X printer driver contains a subset of the settings available with the Macintosh printer driver described in the rest of paper you 're not...from the pull-down menu. To print a black text document, click Black. You see a group of settings like this: Select the type of your Printer Basics book or on in -between setting (if available). (The slider may be available for most projects. Select the following settings: I Set the ...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Double-click the Applications folder on your printer, then . . . Click OK 3. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Select your printer and click OK. Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. You see the Printer List: Select your drive. 2.
Double-click the Applications folder on your printer, then . . . Click OK 3. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Select your printer and click OK. Using the Printer Maintenance Utilities When you need to run a nozzle check, clean or align the print head, or check the level of ink in the ink cartridges, follow the instructions in this section. 1. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. You see the Printer List: Select your drive. 2.
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...you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head 5. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to run ...on -screen Reference Guide. 6. 4. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on your Printer Basics book or on -screen instructions to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your screen. 10...
...you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head 5. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to run ...on -screen Reference Guide. 6. 4. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on your Printer Basics book or on -screen instructions to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your screen. 10...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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...retrieval system, or transmitted in those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may ... or third parties for any use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be liable for use of any options...
...retrieval system, or transmitted in those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may ... or third parties for any use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be liable for use of any options...
At-A-Glance
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... Customer Advantage Amazing 2880 x 720 dpi resolution produces incredible detail with awardwinning Micro Piezo ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. Competitive Specs EPSON Stylus C60 Print Technology Micro Piezo Print Speed-Black Up to 12 ppm* -Color Up to 12 ppm...600 dpi 2400 x 1200 dpi USB, parallel In the box • Printer, Product Code: C11C418001 • Printer driver CD Epson Software™ Film Factory™ Lite • Color Ink Cartridge, Product Code T029201 • Black Ink Cartridge, Product Code T028201 • Quick-Start Guide, User's Guide *...
... Customer Advantage Amazing 2880 x 720 dpi resolution produces incredible detail with awardwinning Micro Piezo ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. Competitive Specs EPSON Stylus C60 Print Technology Micro Piezo Print Speed-Black Up to 12 ppm* -Color Up to 12 ppm...600 dpi 2400 x 1200 dpi USB, parallel In the box • Printer, Product Code: C11C418001 • Printer driver CD Epson Software™ Film Factory™ Lite • Color Ink Cartridge, Product Code T029201 • Black Ink Cartridge, Product Code T028201 • Quick-Start Guide, User's Guide *...
Printer Basics
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Contents WELCOME 1 About Your Software 1 About Your Documentation 2 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 3 Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 4 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Basic Printing in Windows 10 Selecting ... Paper 19 Opening Your Photos in Film Factory 20 Setting Up Your Print Job 22 Printing Your Photos 23 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 25 Cleaning the Print Head 25 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 26 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Replacing an...
Contents WELCOME 1 About Your Software 1 About Your Documentation 2 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 3 Viewing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide 4 PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 7 Loading Paper 8 Loading Envelopes 9 Basic Printing in Windows 10 Selecting ... Paper 19 Opening Your Photos in Film Factory 20 Setting Up Your Print Job 22 Printing Your Photos 23 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 25 Cleaning the Print Head 25 Running the Head Cleaning Utility 26 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Replacing an...
Printer Basics
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... 45 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 46 Windows 46 Macintosh 46 Where To Get Help 47 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 49 Windows System Requirements 49 Macintosh System Requirements 50 ENERGY STAR Compliance 50 Important Safety Instructions 51 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 52 FCC Compliance Statement 53 Declaration of Conformity 54 Epson America, Inc. Limited...
... 45 Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 46 Windows 46 Macintosh 46 Where To Get Help 47 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 49 Windows System Requirements 49 Macintosh System Requirements 50 ENERGY STAR Compliance 50 Important Safety Instructions 51 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 52 FCC Compliance Statement 53 Declaration of Conformity 54 Epson America, Inc. Limited...
Printer Basics
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...EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ Lite is the ideal printer for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are animated tutorials on -screen Reference Guide gives you complete information about your printer...for your photos in a flash (optional). Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo management program that came with your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and... dpi, you control how your printer and lets you can 't print without it. It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for...
...EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ Lite is the ideal printer for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are animated tutorials on -screen Reference Guide gives you complete information about your printer...for your photos in a flash (optional). Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo management program that came with your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and... dpi, you control how your printer and lets you can 't print without it. It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for...
Printer Basics
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...Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM window. (If the folder doesn't open, first double-click your printer CD-ROM. 2. Welcome! 3 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning ...the print head? Follow these steps to view the Reference Guide. Click Install. Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer...
...Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON icon in the CD-ROM window. (If the folder doesn't open, first double-click your printer CD-ROM. 2. Welcome! 3 Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning ...the print head? Follow these steps to view the Reference Guide. Click Install. Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer...
Printer Basics
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.... So remember to remember two things: I Use the right paper. They tell your printer what you print, you start, make sure your printer settings every time you 're using. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper you print. Follow the instructions in these sections: I Loading Paper... 18 I Printing Photos on the Start Here sheet. No matter what kind of paper. That's why printer settings are important. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. Printing From Start to Finish Before you need to check your...
.... So remember to remember two things: I Use the right paper. They tell your printer what you print, you start, make sure your printer settings every time you 're using. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper you print. Follow the instructions in these sections: I Loading Paper... 18 I Printing Photos on the Start Here sheet. No matter what kind of paper. That's why printer settings are important. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. Printing From Start to Finish Before you need to check your...
Printer Basics
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... to get good printing results on (click the arrow to print a color document. The most important thing to remember is to select, see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window. Select the type of paper you 're not sure which setting to set the correct Media Type for the paper you... 're printing on all types of paper. I Set the Mode option to Finish 11 You see page 18. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing Click OK 4. To print a black text document, click Black. Printing From Start to Automatic. I...
... to get good printing results on (click the arrow to print a color document. The most important thing to remember is to select, see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window. Select the type of paper you 're not sure which setting to set the correct Media Type for the paper you... 're printing on all types of paper. I Set the Mode option to Finish 11 You see page 18. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing Click OK 4. To print a black text document, click Black. Printing From Start to Automatic. I...
Printer Basics
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...change the settings in different programs-for all your printer Properties window, as described on page 11. 3. When you're finished using . You see how much ink you 're finished. Select the default settings you want to turn it off the printer. Click to cancel printing Click to turn off...in the lower right corner of your applications. If you want to the program you can also see your programs. 1. Select Printer Settings. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your print job. Never use the buttons to Finish 13 Click OK when you have left. You can...
...change the settings in different programs-for all your printer Properties window, as described on page 11. 3. When you're finished using . You see how much ink you 're finished. Select the default settings you want to turn it off the printer. Click to cancel printing Click to turn off...in the lower right corner of your applications. If you want to the program you can also see your programs. 1. Select Printer Settings. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your print job. Never use the buttons to Finish 13 Click OK when you have left. You can...
Printer Basics
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.... Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. If not, you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing For more information about printer settings, click the ? Make sure C60 Series is selected. From the File menu, select Print. button. 14 Printing From Start to Finish...
.... Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. If not, you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing For more information about printer settings, click the ? Make sure C60 Series is selected. From the File menu, select Print. button. 14 Printing From Start to Finish...
Printer Basics
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I Click to print a color document. You can then click it to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key. I Set the Ink option to Color to turn on (click the arrow to see if one of paper. I Set the slider in -between setting. 6. If you're not ...sure which setting to select, see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels If you're not using background printing and you need to preview your image, print multiple...
I Click to print a color document. You can then click it to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key. I Set the Ink option to Color to turn on (click the arrow to see if one of paper. I Set the slider in -between setting. 6. If you're not ...sure which setting to select, see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click to check ink levels If you're not using background printing and you need to preview your image, print multiple...
Printer Basics
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...or Preferences window (or the Print window on a Macintosh), click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it off the printer. Click Custom, then... I Text/Graph: For printing graphics-intensive documents, like presentations with charts and graphs. Customizing Your Print Settings You...: For printing rough drafts of special effects. 1. click Advanced. 2. Saves ink. 16 Printing From Start to turn it . Never use custom settings for example, printing posters or adding a watermark-see your printer, make sure you 're finished using your on-screen Reference Guide (as described...
...or Preferences window (or the Print window on a Macintosh), click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it off the printer. Click Custom, then... I Text/Graph: For printing graphics-intensive documents, like presentations with charts and graphs. Customizing Your Print Settings You...: For printing rough drafts of special effects. 1. click Advanced. 2. Saves ink. 16 Printing From Start to turn it . Never use custom settings for example, printing posters or adding a watermark-see your printer, make sure you 're finished using your on-screen Reference Guide (as described...
Printer Basics
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... Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight The availability of paper you select in your printer...
... Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers® EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight The availability of paper you select in your printer...
Printer Basics
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... 20 Printing From Start to the arrow mark inside the left edge. Start Film Factory. I Load up to 30 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards or Glossy Photo Greeting Cards I Load EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Double-Sided Matte Paper, Photo Stickers, and other programs. Opening Your Photos in Film Factory... 1. I Load plain paper or EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper up to Finish You see the main Film Factory screen: Click a button for the type of EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight. If any paper you need...
... 20 Printing From Start to the arrow mark inside the left edge. Start Film Factory. I Load up to 30 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards or Glossy Photo Greeting Cards I Load EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Double-Sided Matte Paper, Photo Stickers, and other programs. Opening Your Photos in Film Factory... 1. I Load plain paper or EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper up to Finish You see the main Film Factory screen: Click a button for the type of EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight. If any paper you need...