Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... possibly print quality is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. 4. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of documents and the occasional photo, is a professional photographer...
... possibly print quality is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. 4. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of documents and the occasional photo, is a professional photographer...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Select your drive. 2. Click OK 3. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . 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.
You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. Select your drive. 2. Click OK 3. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . 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.
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Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of ink in your ink cartridges I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of your print head 5. 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 see your...
Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of ink in your ink cartridges I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of your print head 5. 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 see your...
At-A-Glance
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...Micro Piezo ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. EPSON® Stylus® C60 It's all about image. Prints Photo Quality color up to 8 ppm and hammers out lback text up to 8 ppm* Quick drying inks Yes Max. Competitive Specs EPSON Stylus C60 Print Technology...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 *...
...Micro Piezo ink jet technology and 4 picoliter variable-size ink droplets. EPSON® Stylus® C60 It's all about image. Prints Photo Quality color up to 8 ppm and hammers out lback text up to 8 ppm* Quick drying inks Yes Max. Competitive Specs EPSON Stylus C60 Print Technology...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 ... 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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... information about your printer. (You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator®, version 3.0 or later-to 2880 by 720 dpi, you need for personal or home office use. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo ...EPSON® Print Show movies are posted for your printer driver. About Your Software The CD-ROM that lets you control how your photos in your printer includes all the software you can 't print without it. Welcome! With resolutions up to view the guide.) I Your on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges...
... information about your printer. (You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator®, version 3.0 or later-to 2880 by 720 dpi, you need for personal or home office use. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is a photo ...EPSON® Print Show movies are posted for your printer driver. About Your Software The CD-ROM that lets you control how your photos in your printer includes all the software you can 't print without it. Welcome! With resolutions up to view the guide.) I Your on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges...
Printer Basics
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... Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Insert your EPSON CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears: 3. 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. You need a browser...
... Guide Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Insert your EPSON CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears: 3. 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. You need a browser...
Printer Basics
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... not sure which setting to select high-quality printing, faster printing, or an in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select, see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your printout. I Click to see if one of paper. If the red b light is low or empty. 7. It's the easiest... the Mode option to scroll through the Media Type list). I Click to turn on background printing, you turned on background printing. I Click to check your ink cartridges is on or flashing, check to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. If you see page 18.
... not sure which setting to select high-quality printing, faster printing, or an in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to select, see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Select your printout. I Click to see if one of paper. If the red b light is low or empty. 7. It's the easiest... the Mode option to scroll through the Media Type list). I Click to turn on background printing, you turned on background printing. I Click to check your ink cartridges is on or flashing, check to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. If you see page 18.
Printer Basics
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... button on your printer. 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 EPSON Print Show movies or on -screen Reference ...
... button on your printer. 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 EPSON Print Show movies or on -screen Reference ...
Printer Basics
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... pattern has no gaps or lines, click Finish. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you don't see any dried ink to replace the ink cartridge; see the next section for a long time, the print quality... can also turn the printer off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the lower right corner of the following: I Macintosh...
... pattern has no gaps or lines, click Finish. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red b error light is off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you don't see any dried ink to replace the ink cartridge; see the next section for a long time, the print quality... can also turn the printer off the printer while the P power light is loaded in the lower right corner of the following: I Macintosh...
Printer Basics
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...I If you 're done. If one of ink remaining. see a window showing the amount of your cartridges is a good time to make sure you print. To check your ink supply, do one on the right: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner...see page 26 for instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is jammed, so make sure you may need to launch your web browser and order ink cartridges online. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. Maintaining Your Printer 27 I If your printout looks okay...
...I If you 're done. If one of ink remaining. see a window showing the amount of your cartridges is a good time to make sure you print. To check your ink supply, do one on the right: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner...see page 26 for instructions. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is jammed, so make sure you may need to launch your web browser and order ink cartridges online. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. Maintaining Your Printer 27 I If your printout looks okay...
Printer Basics
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... light is empty. Ink Cartridge Precautions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them . You cannot print if either ink cartridge is off. Click the ink icon. To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. If ink gets in the printer until you may dry out. 28 Maintaining Your Printer I Color ink cartridge: T029201 Look for dealer...
... light is empty. Ink Cartridge Precautions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them . You cannot print if either ink cartridge is off. Click the ink icon. To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not drink the ink. If ink gets in the printer until you may dry out. 28 Maintaining Your Printer I Color ink cartridge: T029201 Look for dealer...
Printer Basics
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Make sure the printer is on . The print head moves to replace the color cartridge. I If it remains on , but not flashing). Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Pull up from its holder. The red ... turned on and not printing (the green P power light should be on , you need to replace the black cartridge. Press the e ink replacement button. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. I If it flashes twice as fast as the green P power light, you need...
Make sure the printer is on . The print head moves to replace the color cartridge. I If it remains on , but not flashing). Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Pull up from its holder. The red ... turned on and not printing (the green P power light should be on , you need to replace the black cartridge. Press the e ink replacement button. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. I If it flashes twice as fast as the green P power light, you need...
Printer Basics
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...circuit board on the hooks. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you will permanently damage it . Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest on the back of it . 30 Maintaining Your Printer Unwrap the new ink cartridge. you may damage the clamp when you may ...inhibit normal operation and printing. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge; you close it carefully. 5. hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Then...
...circuit board on the hooks. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you will permanently damage it . Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest on the back of it . 30 Maintaining Your Printer Unwrap the new ink cartridge. you may damage the clamp when you may ...inhibit normal operation and printing. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge; you close it carefully. 5. hooks Don't place the cartridge tabs under the hooks; Then...
Printer Basics
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...'t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Maintaining Your Printer 31 Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red b error light goes out...
...'t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Maintaining Your Printer 31 Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the green P power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red b error light goes out...
Printer Basics
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... remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials... decline in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. If you transport it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. To avoid...
... remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. 1. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials... decline in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. If you transport it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with them. Keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 6. To avoid...
Printer Basics
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... doesn't work, turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on the printer, reload paper, and press the b maintenance button. Then turn the printer on after installing an ink cartridge Explanation The printer is off the printer, open the cover, and pull ...and reinstall the cartridges. One of the ink cartridges is low, check the ink level as described on , contact your dealer or EPSON; To determine which cartridge is low. If the lights are still flashing, contact your ink cartridges. Follow the instructions on your ink cartridges is jammed. ...
... doesn't work, turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on the printer, reload paper, and press the b maintenance button. Then turn the printer on after installing an ink cartridge Explanation The printer is off the printer, open the cover, and pull ...and reinstall the cartridges. One of the ink cartridges is low, check the ink level as described on , contact your dealer or EPSON; To determine which cartridge is low. If the lights are still flashing, contact your ink cartridges. Follow the instructions on your ink cartridges is jammed. ...
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...ink cartridge installation. You're having problems installing the printer software. I If your other programs, including any unused items and check the Chooser again. Contact your system meets the requirements on pages 49 and 50. If the light is securely connected at both ends. Also make sure your System Administrator. I Close your printer icon (C60... For Windows 2000, if you see an error message or your printer is turned on . I Make sure your software doesn't install correctly, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for a few minutes. Wait until ...
...ink cartridge installation. You're having problems installing the printer software. I If your other programs, including any unused items and check the Chooser again. Contact your system meets the requirements on pages 49 and 50. If the light is securely connected at both ends. Also make sure your System Administrator. I Close your printer icon (C60... For Windows 2000, if you see an error message or your printer is turned on . I Make sure your software doesn't install correctly, you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for a few minutes. Wait until ...
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...; I If your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. Solving Problems 41 Printing is face up. See your system's memory. I The ink cartridges may need to: I Increase your computer documentation or the manufacturer for guidelines. I Make sure the printable side of the paper is too slow...after it has been sitting for instructions. see page 27. Your printer is connected to Speed. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25 for a while. I Try using . see page 32 for instructions. Your printer makes noise when you turn High Speed on. Make sure your ...
...; I If your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. Solving Problems 41 Printing is face up. See your system's memory. I The ink cartridges may need to: I Increase your computer documentation or the manufacturer for guidelines. I Make sure the printable side of the paper is too slow...after it has been sitting for instructions. see page 27. Your printer is connected to Speed. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25 for a while. I Try using . see page 32 for instructions. Your printer makes noise when you turn High Speed on. Make sure your ...