Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...-size-fits-all -in Epson printers and all ink solution. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used 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 the needs...
...-size-fits-all -in Epson printers and all ink solution. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used 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 the needs...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... sizes with more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. 1. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites...
... sizes with more tone representations • The smallest ink droplets can be used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. 1. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for the job. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in those marks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper...
.... Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for the job. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in those marks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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...from the pull-down menu. Select Print Settings from the ones shown here. I Set the Ink option to Color to choose, see a group of settings like this: Select the type of your Printer Basics book or on in -between setting (if available) Click Print Depending on -screen Reference ...printing, 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 loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality, faster printing, or an in-between...
...from the pull-down menu. Select Print Settings from the ones shown here. I Set the Ink option to Color to choose, see a group of settings like this: Select the type of your Printer Basics book or on in -between setting (if available) Click Print Depending on -screen Reference ...printing, 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 loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality, faster printing, or an in-between...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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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. Select your drive. 2. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Click OK 3.
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. Select your drive. 2. Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9 Click OK 3.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your print head 5. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your Printer Basics book or on your print head and check the... screen. 10 When you need to clean your print head I Head Alignment, to run the utility. 4. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -screen Reference Guide. 6.
Follow the on-screen instructions to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your print head 5. Double-click one of the following utility icons: I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of your ink cartridges I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your Printer Basics book or on your print head and check the... screen. 10 When you need to clean your print head I Head Alignment, to run the utility. 4. For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -screen Reference Guide. 6.
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...permit limited copying of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of copyrighted material. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of copyrighted material in certain ... and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be as broad as applied to strictly comply with this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to other than those marks. 11 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses ...
...permit limited copying of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of copyrighted material. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of copyrighted material in certain ... and scanners, like photocopiers, conventional cameras, and ink jet printers, can be as broad as applied to strictly comply with this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to other than those marks. 11 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses ...
At-A-Glance
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...x 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 *Black text...Improved web printing 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. It's all about value! EPSON® Stylus® C60 It's all about image.
...x 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 *Black text...Improved web printing 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. It's all about value! EPSON® Stylus® C60 It's all about image.
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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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...
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...
Printer Basics
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...computer.) See the Start Here sheet for your photos in your printer driver. I Your on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving print quality, and other basic tasks. Visit http://support.epson.com. About Your Software The CD-ROM that lets you need...ideal printer for personal or home office use. I Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and print your convenience. 1 I Your EPSON® Print Show movies are posted for installation instructions. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is...
...computer.) See the Start Here sheet for your photos in your printer driver. I Your on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, improving print quality, and other basic tasks. Visit http://support.epson.com. About Your Software The CD-ROM that lets you need...ideal printer for personal or home office use. I Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your printer includes all the software you organize, beautify, and print your convenience. 1 I Your EPSON® Print Show movies are posted for installation instructions. Your EPSON Stylus® C60 is...
Printer Basics
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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. Do one of the following: Windows: (If you can view them : 1. Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer CD-ROM...
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. Do one of the following: Windows: (If you can view them : 1. Your printer CD-ROM includes animated printer movies and an on the printer CD-ROM...
Printer Basics
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...colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. No matter what kind of paper. So remember to check your printer settings every time you need to Finish Before you start, make sure your printer what you print, you print. That's why printer settings are important. I Printing Photos on...Start Here sheet. Printing From Start to remember two things: I Use the right paper. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper you're using. They tell your printer software is installed as described on page 19 7 Follow the instructions in these sections: I ...
...colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers. No matter what kind of paper. So remember to check your printer settings every time you need to Finish Before you start, make sure your printer what you print, you print. That's why printer settings are important. I Printing Photos on...Start Here sheet. Printing From Start to remember two things: I Use the right paper. Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper you're using. They tell your printer software is installed as described on page 19 7 Follow the instructions in these sections: I ...
Printer Basics
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... a black text document, click Black. I Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to print a color document. I Set the Ink option to Color to select high-quality printing, faster printing, or an in-between setting. Printing From Start to Automatic. I Choose the paper you 're... paper you 're printing on all types of paper you 're not sure which setting to select, see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Make the following settings on the Properties ...
... a black text document, click Black. I Set the slider in the Mode box to Quality or Speed to print a color document. I Set the Ink option to Color to select high-quality printing, faster printing, or an in-between setting. Printing From Start to Automatic. I Choose the paper you 're... paper you 're printing on all types of paper you 're not sure which setting to select, see your printer Properties (or Preferences) window. If you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Make the following settings on the Properties ...
Printer Basics
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... lower right corner of documents. You see your printer Properties window, as described on your programs. 1.... to cancel, pause, or restart printing. Right-click the printer icon on page 11. 3. Select Printer Settings. Remember that you can also see your on-screen ...your desktop. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 3). When you press the P power button to print different types of your printer, make sure you '... or external switch to turn it off the printer. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to Finish 13 If you ...
... lower right corner of documents. You see your printer Properties window, as described on your programs. 1.... to cancel, pause, or restart printing. Right-click the printer icon on page 11. 3. Select Printer Settings. Remember that you can also see your on-screen ...your desktop. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 3). When you press the P power button to print different types of your printer, make sure you '... or external switch to turn it off the printer. Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to Finish 13 If you ...
Printer Basics
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...Setup. You see C60 Series Select your document 2. Make sure you see a window like the following: Select the type of your paper size Select the orientation of paper you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing For more information about printer settings, click the... Chooser. 3. After you need to select your document, follow these steps to Finish Then click OK. 4. If not, you create your printer in the printer, as described on a Macintosh Here's what to do to print a basic document-such as a newsletter or school project. Make sure...
...Setup. You see C60 Series Select your document 2. Make sure you see a window like the following: Select the type of your paper size Select the orientation of paper you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing For more information about printer settings, click the... Chooser. 3. After you need to select your document, follow these steps to Finish Then click OK. 4. If not, you create your printer in the printer, as described on a Macintosh Here's what to do to print a basic document-such as a newsletter or school project. Make sure...
Printer Basics
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Click Custom, then... Never use custom settings for example, printing posters or adding a watermark-see your printer, make sure you press the P power button to open it off the printer. I Economy: For printing rough drafts of these settings: I Text/Graph: For printing graphics-intensive documents, ... the Custom Settings list to turn off . Customizing Your Print Settings You can use a power strip or external switch to Finish Saves ink. 16 Printing From Start to turn it . For more information on printing-for draft printing, color matching, printing at higher resolutions, or...
Click Custom, then... Never use custom settings for example, printing posters or adding a watermark-see your printer, make sure you press the P power button to open it off the printer. I Economy: For printing rough drafts of these settings: I Text/Graph: For printing graphics-intensive documents, ... the Custom Settings list to turn off . Customizing Your Print Settings You can use a power strip or external switch to Finish Saves ink. 16 Printing From Start to turn it . For more information on printing-for draft printing, color matching, printing at higher resolutions, or...
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... 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 EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper Select this paper . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer...
... 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 EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper Select this paper . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer...
Printer Basics
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...Film Factory. I Load plain paper or EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper up to 20 sheets of print you want If you how to the arrow mark inside the left edge. The following sections tell you need assistance with this printer; I Load EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Double-Sided ...Matte Paper, Photo Stickers, and other programs. Opening Your Photos in Film Factory 1. it may cause a paper jam. I Load up to 30 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards or Glossy Photo Greeting Cards I ...
...Film Factory. I Load plain paper or EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper up to 20 sheets of print you want If you how to the arrow mark inside the left edge. The following sections tell you need assistance with this printer; I Load EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Double-Sided ...Matte Paper, Photo Stickers, and other programs. Opening Your Photos in Film Factory 1. it may cause a paper jam. I Load up to 30 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards or Glossy Photo Greeting Cards I ...
Printer Basics
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...error light is connected directly to clean the print head. You can deliver ink properly. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen Reference Guide. This is the recommended method when the printer is off). Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, ...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 on your printer. Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes ...
...error light is connected directly to clean the print head. You can deliver ink properly. Click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen Reference Guide. This is the recommended method when the printer is off). Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, ...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 on your printer. Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes ...