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Double-click the Applications folder on your printer, then . . . Click OK 3. You see the Printer List: Select your drive. 2. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Select your printer and click OK. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. 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 the Applications folder on your printer, then . . . Click OK 3. You see the Printer List: Select your drive. 2. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Select your printer and click OK. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. 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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...screen. 10 When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I EPSON StatusMonitor, to run the utility.... 4. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer...
...screen. 10 When you need to clean your print head I Head Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your ink cartridges I EPSON StatusMonitor, to run the utility.... 4. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer...
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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
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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 44 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 45 Uninstalling and...
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 44 Miscellaneous Printout Problems 45 Uninstalling and...
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.... (A browser is not included on -screen Reference Guide. Click Install Printer Movies and Manual. 4. 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? Do one of the following: Windows: (If you are using...
.... (A browser is not included on -screen Reference Guide. Click Install Printer Movies and Manual. 4. 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? Do one of the following: Windows: (If you are using...
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Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. You can deliver ink properly. See your EPSON Print Show movies or on-screen Reference Guide 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...
Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. You can deliver ink properly. See your EPSON Print Show movies or on-screen Reference Guide 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...
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... any dried ink to clean the print head again. Make sure plain paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. The...
... any dried ink to clean the print head again. Make sure plain paper is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. The...
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... comes on the right: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on ink. This is low on your printout looks okay, you have a new cartridge. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. Maintaining Your Printer 27 I If your taskbar (in the lower right corner... of the cartridges. Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or lines, as shown), clean the print head...
... comes on the right: I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on ink. This is low on your printout looks okay, you have a new cartridge. You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. Maintaining Your Printer 27 I If your taskbar (in the lower right corner... of the cartridges. Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or lines, as shown), clean the print head...
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...cleaning and aligning the print head, you have obtained a replacement. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of children and do not refill them thoroughly with soap and water. In Canada, please call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. If ink... expiration date on your eyes, flush them . To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is off. If ink gets on the package: I Black ink cartridge: T028201 I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. ...
...cleaning and aligning the print head, you have obtained a replacement. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of children and do not refill them thoroughly with soap and water. In Canada, please call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. If ink... expiration date on your eyes, flush them . To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by EPSON's warranty. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is off. If ink gets on the package: I Black ink cartridge: T028201 I Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Print. ...
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... quality, clean the print head (see page 32). 34 Maintaining Your Printer Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the original box using the protective materials that came with tape as you transport it for transportation in its attachments in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Tape the ink cartridge...
... quality, clean the print head (see page 32). 34 Maintaining Your Printer Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the original box using the protective materials that came with tape as you transport it for transportation in its attachments in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Tape the ink cartridge...
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... the b maintenance button. Then turn on again. The printer may be blocking movement of your dealer or EPSON; If the lights are still on your dealer or EPSON; I If paper is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from...
... the b maintenance button. Then turn on again. The printer may be blocking movement of your dealer or EPSON; If the lights are still on your dealer or EPSON; I If paper is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull the paper out from...
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Make sure letter-size or larger plain paper is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your dealer or EPSON as described on page 47. 38 Solving Problems Turn off . I If the check page doesn't print, you may not be installed correctly. If nothing... remaining, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has lines, you have a problem with your printer and computer. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you need to clean the print head; Continue holding down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. Try the suggestions in "...
Make sure letter-size or larger plain paper is loaded in your software settings, the interface cable, or your dealer or EPSON as described on page 47. 38 Solving Problems Turn off . I If the check page doesn't print, you may not be installed correctly. If nothing... remaining, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has lines, you have a problem with your printer and computer. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you need to clean the print head; Continue holding down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. Try the suggestions in "...
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...using Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, make sure your printer for use on pages 49 and 50. The printer sounds as though it on a flat, stable surface that the cable meets the system requirements on a network. To clean the print head, see your on page 38. I In Windows 2000 or XP,... don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; I If you're printing over a network, see page 25. I Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. I Run a printer check as described in ...
...using Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, make sure your printer for use on pages 49 and 50. The printer sounds as though it on a flat, stable surface that the cable meets the system requirements on a network. To clean the print head, see your on page 38. I In Windows 2000 or XP,... don't select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; I If you're printing over a network, see page 25. I Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. I Run a printer check as described in ...
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.... I If you loaded; If you're printing a high-resolution image, you need cleaning; I The ink cartridges may need to: I If your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. See your printer is face up. I Increase your system meets the requirements listed on or after it has...for guidelines. I In the Advanced window, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn it on pages 49 and 50. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Make sure your system's memory. I Set the Quality/Speed slider to a hub, disconnect unused USB devices. Print Quality Problems ...
.... I If you loaded; If you're printing a high-resolution image, you need cleaning; I The ink cartridges may need to: I If your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. See your printer is face up. I Increase your system meets the requirements listed on or after it has...for guidelines. I In the Advanced window, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn it on pages 49 and 50. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility; Make sure your system's memory. I Set the Quality/Speed slider to a hub, disconnect unused USB devices. Print Quality Problems ...
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...side up ). I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. I Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of paper. I Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down . Your printout is blurry or smeared. I The ink cartridges may need cleaning; it 's damp or curled, ...reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. See page 32 for guidelines. If it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. 42...
...side up ). I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. I Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of paper. I Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down . Your printout is blurry or smeared. I The ink cartridges may need cleaning; it 's damp or curled, ...reload a new stack of genuine EPSON inks. See page 32 for guidelines. If it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. 42...
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...close as possible. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. I Try using Automatic mode. see your on ink. I Try using a higher quality paper. I Try turning off PhotoEnhance. I The print head nozzles may need to Color for color images...changing the Gamma setting in a smaller size; I Select a higher Print Quality (resolution) setting. I Make sure the Ink option is set for information about Advanced settings. See page 32 for instructions. see page 17 for color printing. See... or print it in the Advanced window; I The ink cartridges may need cleaning;
...close as possible. I Run the Print Head Alignment utility. I Try using Automatic mode. see your on ink. I Try using a higher quality paper. I Try turning off PhotoEnhance. I The print head nozzles may need to Color for color images...changing the Gamma setting in a smaller size; I Select a higher Print Quality (resolution) setting. I Make sure the Ink option is set for information about Advanced settings. See page 32 for instructions. see page 17 for color printing. See... or print it in the Advanced window; I The ink cartridges may need cleaning;
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...) for your paper size. I If you 're printing on -screen Reference Guide. I Make sure the paper settings are correct for instructions. I Make sure your on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of the feeder. Make sure paper and layout options are incorrect... or the mirror setting in your program. (If you 're using a switch box or USB hub with your computer. Then try printing again. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted, as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser.
...) for your paper size. I If you 're printing on -screen Reference Guide. I Make sure the paper settings are correct for instructions. I Make sure your on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be within the printable area of the feeder. Make sure paper and layout options are incorrect... or the mirror setting in your program. (If you 're using a switch box or USB hub with your computer. Then try printing again. I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted, as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser.
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...Glossy paper, 18 to 20 Grainy prints, 43 H Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPSON, 47 High Speed setting, 41 High-quality (resolution) images, 17 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 17 Incorrect characters, 45 Incorrect colors, 43 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 13, 15, 27 to 28, 38 ..., 27 to 28 replacing, 27 to 31 safety instructions, 28 to 30, 52 Ink Jet Transparencies, 18 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 15, 28 Windows, 13, 27 without computer, 38 Moving printer, 34 N Network printing, 40 Noise, printer, 41 Nozzle Check, 26 to 33 Margins, incorrect, 45 Matte Paper - Heavyweight...
...Glossy paper, 18 to 20 Grainy prints, 43 H Head Cleaning utility, 25 to 26 Help, EPSON, 47 High Speed setting, 41 High-quality (resolution) images, 17 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 17 Incorrect characters, 45 Incorrect colors, 43 Ink cartridge level of ink in, 13, 15, 27 to 28, 38 ..., 27 to 28 replacing, 27 to 31 safety instructions, 28 to 30, 52 Ink Jet Transparencies, 18 Ink level, checking Macintosh, 15, 28 Windows, 13, 27 without computer, 38 Moving printer, 34 N Network printing, 40 Noise, printer, 41 Nozzle Check, 26 to 33 Margins, incorrect, 45 Matte Paper - Heavyweight...
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U Uninstalling software, 46 USB problems, 40 requirements, 49, 50 Utilities Head Cleaning, 25 to 26 Nozzle Check, 27 Print Head Alignment, 32 W Watermark, 12, 16 Windows default settings, 13 printing with, 10 to 13 system requirements, 49 uninstalling software, 46 World Wide Web, 47 60 Index
U Uninstalling software, 46 USB problems, 40 requirements, 49, 50 Utilities Head Cleaning, 25 to 26 Nozzle Check, 27 Print Head Alignment, 32 W Watermark, 12, 16 Windows default settings, 13 printing with, 10 to 13 system requirements, 49 uninstalling software, 46 World Wide Web, 47 60 Index
Product Information Guide
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...This section explains how to clean the print head again. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. EPSON Stylus C60 6. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 9. This ...check to clean the print head. Make sure plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is connected directly to clean the print head. Press down the b maintenance button on the printer's control panel for details). 5. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover....
...This section explains how to clean the print head again. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. If the pattern has white lines, click Clean to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. EPSON Stylus C60 6. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 9. This ...check to clean the print head. Make sure plain paper (not special ink jet paper) is connected directly to clean the print head. Press down the b maintenance button on the printer's control panel for details). 5. Press the e ink replacement button and close the printer cover....