Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... document. 5. Other product names used with Epson printers there are for applying ink droplets to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in those marks. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that...
... document. 5. Other product names used with Epson printers there are for applying ink droplets to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to create printed "dots" in those marks. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Click OK 3. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select your drive. 2. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 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.
Click OK 3. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select your drive. 2. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 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.
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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...vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to run the utility. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your screen. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions to see your Printer Basics book or ...on your print head 5. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -...
...vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to run the utility. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your screen. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions to see your Printer Basics book or ...on your print head 5. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -...
At-A-Glance
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...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 *Black text and color speeds are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® Stylus® C60...Advantage Amazing 2880 x 720 dpi resolution produces incredible detail with awardwinning Micro Piezo ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. October 2001 Epson and Stylus are registered trademarks of their respective owners...
...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 *Black text and color speeds are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® Stylus® C60...Advantage Amazing 2880 x 720 dpi resolution produces incredible detail with awardwinning Micro Piezo ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. October 2001 Epson and Stylus are registered trademarks of their respective owners...
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 ... 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 Ink Cartridge 27 Ink Cartridge Precautions 28 iii
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 ... 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 Ink Cartridge 27 Ink Cartridge Precautions 28 iii
Printer Basics
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Limited Warranty 54 INDEX 57 iv Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 29 Aligning the Print Head 32 Cleaning the Printer 33 Transporting the Printer 34 SOLVING PROBLEMS 35 Printer Parts 36 Diagnosing Printer Problems 37 Running a Printer Check 38 Problems and Solutions 39 Setup and Software Installation Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Print Quality Problems 41 Paper Feeding Problems...
Limited Warranty 54 INDEX 57 iv Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 29 Aligning the Print Head 32 Cleaning the Printer 33 Transporting the Printer 34 SOLVING PROBLEMS 35 Printer Parts 36 Diagnosing Printer Problems 37 Running a Printer Check 38 Problems and Solutions 39 Setup and Software Installation Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Print Quality Problems 41 Paper Feeding Problems...
Printer Basics
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... lets you can 't print without it. Download instructions are animated tutorials on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving print quality, and other basic tasks. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo management program that came with your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and print your convenience. 1 With resolutions up to family photos...
... lets you can 't print without it. Download instructions are animated tutorials on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving print quality, and other basic tasks. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo management program that came with your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and print your convenience. 1 With resolutions up to family photos...
Printer Basics
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... your CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. 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. Click Install Printer Movies and Manual. 4. Do one of the following: Windows:... a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on -screen Reference Guide. Insert your EPSON CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears: 3. Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head?
... your CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. 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. Click Install Printer Movies and Manual. 4. Do one of the following: Windows:... a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on -screen Reference Guide. Insert your EPSON CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears: 3. Installing Your EPSON Print Show Movies and Reference Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head?
Printer Basics
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... to Preview. You can also do the following settings: I Click to change the Print button to preview your ink cartridges is on background printing. Make the following : I Click to turn on or flashing, check to reduce or ... option to print a color document. Click Print to Finish 15 I Set the Ink option to Color to Automatic. I Click to check your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click... to check ink levels If you're not using background printing and you 're not sure which setting to ...
... to Preview. You can also do the following settings: I Click to change the Print button to preview your ink cartridges is on background printing. Make the following : I Click to turn on or flashing, check to reduce or ... option to print a color document. Click Print to Finish 15 I Set the Ink option to Color to Automatic. I Click to check your print job, then click here to cancel printing Click... to check ink levels If you're not using background printing and you 're not sure which setting to ...
Printer Basics
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...). Follow the instructions here for: I Cleaning the Print Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 27 I Aligning the Print Head on page 32 I Cleaning the Printer on page 33 I Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your computer (not over a network). Cleaning the Print...
...). Follow the instructions here for: I Cleaning the Print Head below I Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 27 I Aligning the Print Head on page 32 I Cleaning the Printer on page 33 I Transporting the Printer on page 34 For more details, watch your EPSON Print Show movies or read your computer (not over a network). Cleaning the Print...
Printer Basics
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...more than 5 minutes. 4. see the next section for a long time, the print quality can also turn on , you don't see any dried ink to replace the ink cartridge; When the green P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to clean the print head. Do one of the following: I Macintosh: Open...you may need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer It's a good idea to turn the printer off the printer while the P power light is flashing or on your printer at least once a month to clean the print head again. Cleaning takes about 30 ...
...more than 5 minutes. 4. see the next section for a long time, the print quality can also turn on , you don't see any dried ink to replace the ink cartridge; When the green P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to clean the print head. Do one of the following: I Macintosh: Open...you may need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer It's a good idea to turn the printer off the printer while the P power light is flashing or on your printer at least once a month to clean the print head again. Cleaning takes about 30 ...
Printer Basics
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...b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low, you 're done. When the red b light stays on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of the following: I Windows: You can click the Buy Now button to make sure you have a new cartridge. Maintaining Your Printer 27 Examining the Nozzle Check ...the one on the right: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on , you print. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. You see page 26 for instructions. This is jammed, so make sure you check your web browser and order ink cartridges online. The red b error light also comes on...
...b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low, you 're done. When the red b light stays on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of the following: I Windows: You can click the Buy Now button to make sure you have a new cartridge. Maintaining Your Printer 27 Examining the Nozzle Check ...the one on the right: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on , you print. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. You see page 26 for instructions. This is jammed, so make sure you check your web browser and order ink cartridges online. The red b error light also comes on...
Printer Basics
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... them . To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. I Color ink cartridge: T029201 Look for dealer referral. If ink gets on the package: I Black ink cartridge: T028201 I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. If ink gets in the printer until you can replace the cartridge even if the b error light is empty. If...
... them . To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. I Color ink cartridge: T029201 Look for dealer referral. If ink gets on the package: I Black ink cartridge: T028201 I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. If ink gets in the printer until you can replace the cartridge even if the b error light is empty. If...
Printer Basics
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... to flash or remains on the left. 3. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Maintaining Your Printer 29 I If it flashes at the same speed as the green P power light, you need to replace the color cartridge. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is turned on...you need to the center and the green P power light flashes. The print head moves to replace the black cartridge. Then open the printer cover. 2. Press the e ink replacement button. Make sure the printer is on . I If it flashes twice as fast as the green P power light, you need to ...
... to flash or remains on the left. 3. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Maintaining Your Printer 29 I If it flashes at the same speed as the green P power light, you need to replace the color cartridge. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is turned on...you need to the center and the green P power light flashes. The print head moves to replace the black cartridge. Then open the printer cover. 2. Press the e ink replacement button. Make sure the printer is on . I If it flashes twice as fast as the green P power light, you need to ...
Printer Basics
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...may inhibit normal operation and printing. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge or you close it carefully. 5. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of it . 30 Maintaining Your Printer Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you may damage the ...clamp when you will permanently damage it . 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Don't try to remove the clear...
...may inhibit normal operation and printing. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge or you close it carefully. 5. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of it . 30 Maintaining Your Printer Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you may damage the ...clamp when you will permanently damage it . 4. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Don't try to remove the clear...
Printer Basics
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The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover. Charging takes about half a minute. Maintaining Your Printer 31 7. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless...
The green P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover. Charging takes about half a minute. Maintaining Your Printer 31 7. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Never turn off the printer while the green P power light is flashing, unless...
Printer Basics
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... it . Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. See your printer. To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using ...for transportation in the output tray extension and close the printer cover. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Push in its new location. 1. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. if output is misaligned, align the ...
... it . Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. See your printer. To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using ...for transportation in the output tray extension and close the printer cover. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Push in its new location. 1. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. if output is misaligned, align the ...
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...EPSON; Turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove any torn pieces. If the lights are on again. Turn off and red b error light is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn the printer on after installing an ink cartridge Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink... are still flashing, contact your screen. Replace the cartridge as described on page 27. One of the ink cartridges is installed incorrectly. Paper may also see an ink out message on the printer, reload paper, and press the b maintenance button....
...EPSON; Turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove any torn pieces. If the lights are on again. Turn off and red b error light is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn the printer on after installing an ink cartridge Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink... are still flashing, contact your screen. Replace the cartridge as described on page 27. One of the ink cartridges is installed incorrectly. Paper may also see an ink out message on the printer, reload paper, and press the b maintenance button....
Printer Basics
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... at both ends. Then carefully follow the installation instructions on and the printer cable is still flashing when you turn off the printer, or it back on, contact EPSON as described on pages 49 and 50. I The first time you see...printer icon (C60 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Also make sure your other programs, including any unused items and check the Chooser again. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn it may not have too many items in the Chooser. I Make sure the ink cartridge...
... at both ends. Then carefully follow the installation instructions on and the printer cable is still flashing when you turn off the printer, or it back on, contact EPSON as described on pages 49 and 50. I The first time you see...printer icon (C60 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Also make sure your other programs, including any unused items and check the Chooser again. Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn it may not have too many items in the Chooser. I Make sure the ink cartridge...
Printer Basics
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... image, you 're using . For the fastest printing, try these tips: I The ink cartridges may need replacing. Printing is face up. I Choose Black ink if your system's memory. I If you need to Speed. I Increase your document doesn't include color. Your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect unused USB devices. Print Quality Problems You see...
... image, you 're using . For the fastest printing, try these tips: I The ink cartridges may need replacing. Printing is face up. I Choose Black ink if your system's memory. I If you need to Speed. I Increase your document doesn't include color. Your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect unused USB devices. Print Quality Problems You see...