Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., and each of offering a one printers. Detailed information on the following pages. 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...
..., and each of offering a one printers. Detailed information on the following pages. 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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... number of nozzles on the print head. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in achieving print quality. 1. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method...
... number of nozzles on the print head. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in achieving print quality. 1. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... a professional photographer staking his reputation on the resolution and type of ink systems to meet every printing need. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb...
... a professional photographer staking his reputation on the resolution and type of ink systems to meet every printing need. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb...
Product Information Guide
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..., please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 90 nozzles 87 nozzles (29 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 1 To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Printer Parts Power button Ink cartridges Ink button Paper button Paper support Printer cover Output tray and...
..., please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 90 nozzles 87 nozzles (29 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 1 To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Printer Parts Power button Ink cartridges Ink button Paper button Paper support Printer cover Output tray and...
Product Information Guide
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...Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson's warranty. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing...;C). Other products may cause damage to the printer not covered by Epson 2 - Don't use genuine Epson® cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus...
...Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson's warranty. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing...;C). Other products may cause damage to the printer not covered by Epson 2 - Don't use genuine Epson® cartridges and do not refill them. Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus...
Product Information Guide
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... red ink light flash and green power light is off Green power light is 0.78" (20 mm) for envelopes * When printing with the borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 3 If the lights are still on again. The printer may... be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of the cartridges is 0....
... red ink light flash and green power light is off Green power light is 0.78" (20 mm) for envelopes * When printing with the borderless setting, print a single sheet to check print quality. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 3 If the lights are still on again. The printer may... be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of the cartridges is 0....
Product Information Guide
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... It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you...left edge guide. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the left edge guide against the right edge guide. Epson Stylus C68 Loading Paper Load paper as follows: 1. Epson Stylus C68 Note: You can load up to 120 sheets of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special ...
... It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you...left edge guide. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the left edge guide against the right edge guide. Epson Stylus C68 Loading Paper Load paper as follows: 1. Epson Stylus C68 Note: You can load up to 120 sheets of photo paper. (See the on-screen User's Guide for special ...
Product Information Guide
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... again. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 5 Note: If you 're using the Head Cleaning utility. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. You see the icon, go to clean the print head. If the pattern has white lines or gaps, click Clean to clean the print head using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
... again. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 5 Note: If you 're using the Head Cleaning utility. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. You see the icon, go to clean the print head. If the pattern has white lines or gaps, click Clean to clean the print head using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
Product Information Guide
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... the other cartridges still contain ink. Note: You cannot continue printing with water. Make sure the printer is low or empty. Press and release the ink button. 6 - You see the icon, go to replace the cartridge(s). Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Epson Stylus C68 You can also turn the printer off . Note: If you...
... the other cartridges still contain ink. Note: You cannot continue printing with water. Make sure the printer is low or empty. Press and release the ink button. 6 - You see the icon, go to replace the cartridge(s). Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Epson Stylus C68 You can also turn the printer off . Note: If you...
Product Information Guide
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... remove or tear the label on the next page. Go to clean the print head. Lower it from its package, shake it . Push down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will leak. Close the cartridge cover. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 7 If no cartridge needs to refill it four or five times. Before...
... remove or tear the label on the next page. Go to clean the print head. Lower it from its package, shake it . Push down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will leak. Close the cartridge cover. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 7 If no cartridge needs to refill it four or five times. Before...
Product Information Guide
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.... 1. Note: If the red light stays on the screen and click Next. Select Print Head Alignment. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 9. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Click Print to print a black vertical alignment test page. Press the ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on...
.... 1. Note: If the red light stays on the screen and click Next. Select Print Head Alignment. Epson Stylus C68 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 9. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Click Print to print a black vertical alignment test page. Press the ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on...
Product Information Guide
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...of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it for transportation by packing the printer in its best, you should clean it 's printed, you see a window like this step. 12. Disconnect the USB cable. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 9 Look at its original box or one that pattern in the box...can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Don't get water on the screen. Epson Stylus C68 8. Click Print to prevent water from the cartridges. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the rollers shown below with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its...
...of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it for transportation by packing the printer in its best, you should clean it 's printed, you see a window like this step. 12. Disconnect the USB cable. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 9 Look at its original box or one that pattern in the box...can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Don't get water on the screen. Epson Stylus C68 8. Click Print to prevent water from the cartridges. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the rollers shown below with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Basic Printing 6 Printing in Windows 6 Printing in Macintosh OS X 9 Using Special Papers 13 Printing Photos 15 Printing Photos in Windows 15 Printing Photos in Macintosh OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 24 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30...
... Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Basic Printing 6 Printing in Windows 6 Printing in Macintosh OS X 9 Using Special Papers 13 Printing Photos 15 Printing Photos in Windows 15 Printing Photos in Macintosh OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 24 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30...
Quick Reference Guide
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... your desktop when you have set up your Epson Stylus C68 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from Windows® or on -screen User's Guide. Note: Notes contain important information about your printer, see the on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information...
... your desktop when you have set up your Epson Stylus C68 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from Windows® or on -screen User's Guide. Note: Notes contain important information about your printer, see the on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to select the correct paper for more information. See "Using Special Papers" on Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Loading Paper The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on page 13 for your printer. 1. If you 'll want to the left. 4 Loading Paper For the best results...
... to select the correct paper for more information. See "Using Special Papers" on Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Loading Paper The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your photos will look great printed on page 13 for your printer. 1. If you 'll want to the left. 4 Loading Paper For the best results...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Paper 5 It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ■ If you're using special...
... Paper 5 It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ■ If you're using special...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Properties or Preferences button. (If you are printing photographs, also see page 15 for basic printing of your printer software 2. Make sure Epson Stylus C68 Series is selected. 3. If you see page 9. Printing in this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your documents. For Windows, see a Print window like this section for more information about...
... the Properties or Preferences button. (If you are printing photographs, also see page 15 for basic printing of your printer software 2. Make sure Epson Stylus C68 Series is selected. 3. If you see page 9. Printing in this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your documents. For Windows, see a Print window like this section for more information about...
Quick Reference Guide
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...loaded in Windows 7 See "Using Special Papers" on page 13. 6. Select from these Quality Option settings: ■ Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality ■ Text: For text-only documents with higher text quality ■ Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality ...9632; Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed ■ Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality 5. Printing in the printer. Select Portrait or Landscape for more options 4. Make sure the paper Type and Size settings match the paper you 're...
...loaded in Windows 7 See "Using Special Papers" on page 13. 6. Select from these Quality Option settings: ■ Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality ■ Text: For text-only documents with higher text quality ■ Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality ...9632; Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed ■ Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality 5. Printing in the printer. Select Portrait or Landscape for more options 4. Make sure the paper Type and Size settings match the paper you 're...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Advanced screen each time you access your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. 8 Basic Printing For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on certain paper types Select Print Options as necessary Click here if you want to save your print settings. Click OK to change the layout settings, click the Page... No Color Adjustment, click ICM first) Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary Click here to select Photo RPM™ (5760 × 720) for the best print quality on saving them later, click ? 7.
... Advanced screen each time you access your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. 8 Basic Printing For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on certain paper types Select Print Options as necessary Click here if you want to save your print settings. Click OK to change the layout settings, click the Page... No Color Adjustment, click ICM first) Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary Click here to select Photo RPM™ (5760 × 720) for the best print quality on saving them later, click ? 7.
Quick Reference Guide
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... printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on the Start Here sheet. 1. Printing in Macintosh OS X 9 You can also see how much ink you added your printer in the Printer Setup Utility (OS X 10.3.x) or the Print ...Center (OS X 10.2.x) as described on your printer. You see page 19. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your Macintosh OS X documents. For printing photographs, also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 ...
... printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on the Start Here sheet. 1. Printing in Macintosh OS X 9 You can also see how much ink you added your printer in the Printer Setup Utility (OS X 10.3.x) or the Print ...Center (OS X 10.2.x) as described on your printer. You see page 19. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your Macintosh OS X documents. For printing photographs, also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 ...