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...ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on and print a few pages at least once a month to clean the print head again. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 5 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. You may need to your printer properties window... Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes ...
...ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on and print a few pages at least once a month to clean the print head again. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 5 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click Epson Printer Utility. You may need to your printer properties window... Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes ...
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... still contain ink. Epson Stylus C68 You can damage the ink cartridge. Place it in the Applications folder. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. You see a window like this : Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge from the cartridge. You see a window like this : ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon...
... still contain ink. Epson Stylus C68 You can damage the ink cartridge. Place it in the Applications folder. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. You see a window like this : Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge from the cartridge. You see a window like this : ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon...
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... Realignment to print the color vertical alignment sheet. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 4. Note: Banding may not be installed correctly. Epson Stylus C68 9. Charging takes about half a minute. If you don't see a window like this : Aligning the Print Head If your printout. Select C68 Series in your screen). Close the printer cover and press the...
... Realignment to print the color vertical alignment sheet. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 4. Note: Banding may not be installed correctly. Epson Stylus C68 9. Charging takes about half a minute. If you don't see a window like this : Aligning the Print Head If your printout. Select C68 Series in your screen). Close the printer cover and press the...
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...Never use a soft brush to ship your printer, you must prepare it 's printed you can damage the printer components and case. Don't get water on the printer. If you see a window like this step. 12. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up...you can dehydrate the print head and may leak from getting inside the printer. After it for transportation by packing the printer in the box on the screen. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer. 11. Epson Stylus C68 8. Then click Realignment to prevent water from the cartridges. Removing the...
...Never use a soft brush to ship your printer, you must prepare it 's printed you can damage the printer components and case. Don't get water on the printer. If you see a window like this step. 12. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up...you can dehydrate the print head and may leak from getting inside the printer. After it for transportation by packing the printer in the box on the screen. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer. 11. Epson Stylus C68 8. Then click Realignment to prevent water from the cartridges. Removing the...
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... 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 24 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where To Get Help 32 Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35 FCC Compliance Statement 37 Declaration of Conformity 38 ENERGY STAR Compliance 38 Epson America, Inc. Limited...
... 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 24 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where To Get Help 32 Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35 FCC Compliance Statement 37 Declaration of Conformity 38 ENERGY STAR Compliance 38 Epson America, Inc. Limited...
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... from Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information about your printer, see the on-screen User's Guide. Note: Notes contain important information about your printer. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C68 printer is practical for everyday use, yet capable of time. After you have set up your Epson Stylus C68 as...
... from Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information about your printer, see the on-screen User's Guide. Note: Notes contain important information about your printer. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C68 printer is practical for everyday use, yet capable of time. After you have set up your Epson Stylus C68 as...
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... it. If you see page 15 for basic printing of your printer software 2. You see page 9. For Macintosh OS X, see a Print window like this section for more information about printing photos. Make sure Epson Stylus C68 Series is selected. 3. Printing in this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your documents. Then click Properties...
... it. If you see page 15 for basic printing of your printer software 2. You see page 9. For Macintosh OS X, see a Print window like this section for more information about printing photos. Make sure Epson Stylus C68 Series is selected. 3. Printing in this one: Select your printer here Click here to open your documents. Then click Properties...
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Select Portrait or Landscape for more options 4. Printing in the printer. You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you 've loaded in Windows 7 Select from these Quality Option settings: ■ Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality ■ Text: For text-only documents with higher text quality ...
Select Portrait or Landscape for more options 4. Printing in the printer. You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you 've loaded in Windows 7 Select from these Quality Option settings: ■ Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality ■ Text: For text-only documents with higher text quality ...
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...resume printing. Printing in Macintosh OS X 9 For printing photographs, also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 here Select your Paper Size Select your printer. 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... Page Setup. You see page 19. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Before you begin, make sure you have left. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the...
...resume printing. Printing in Macintosh OS X 9 For printing photographs, also see the Page Setup window: Select Stylus C68 here Select your Paper Size Select your printer. 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... Page Setup. You see page 19. During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Before you begin, make sure you have left. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Check remaining ink levels Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the...
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...window like this one: Select Stylus C68 Select Print Settings 7. Select the following Print Settings as the orientation setting. 5. 2. Select Stylus C68 in the Format for pop-up menu. 3. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. For borderless printing, choose a paper size with the Sheet Feeder-Borderless option. 4. Select Stylus C68 in the Printer... pop-up menu. 9. Select your Media Type Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 10 Basic ...
...window like this one: Select Stylus C68 Select Print Settings 7. Select the following Print Settings as the orientation setting. 5. 2. Select Stylus C68 in the Format for pop-up menu. 3. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8. For borderless printing, choose a paper size with the Sheet Feeder-Borderless option. 4. Select Stylus C68 in the Printer... pop-up menu. 9. Select your Media Type Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 10 Basic ...
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If you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 12 Basic Printing 12. To monitor the progress of your desktop. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on the bottom of your printer. 13. When you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus C68 in the dock on your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window.
If you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 12 Basic Printing 12. To monitor the progress of your desktop. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Tip: You can also cancel printing by pressing the paper button on the bottom of your printer. 13. When you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus C68 in the dock on your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the Printer List window.
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..., keep unused paper in Windows 1. With proper care, photographs from most camera stores. ■ Always keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from your printer are properly displayed or stored. The special Epson DURABrite Ultra inks designed for your Epson Stylus printer will last for prints...
..., keep unused paper in Windows 1. With proper care, photographs from most camera stores. ■ Always keep your prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid-free, archival sleeves commonly available from your printer are properly displayed or stored. The special Epson DURABrite Ultra inks designed for your Epson Stylus printer will last for prints...
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... the Quality Option setting. 4. Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper 5. Select one of the following for photos without white borders, click the Borderless checkbox. You see a window like this one: Click there for the paper Type option, to match the paper you want to print at the highest resolution possible, or use...
... the Quality Option setting. 4. Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper 5. Select one of the following for photos without white borders, click the Borderless checkbox. You see a window like this one: Click there for the paper Type option, to match the paper you want to print at the highest resolution possible, or use...
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... Customizing Your Photo Settings 1. If you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 4 to select ... finished selecting advanced settings, you see a warning note, click Continue. 2. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window.
... Customizing Your Photo Settings 1. If you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 4 to select ... finished selecting advanced settings, you see a warning note, click Continue. 2. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the window.
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...Printer pop-up menu. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. 7. Select your Paper Size 2. Borderless) ■ US Letter (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) ■ 5 × 7 (Sheet Feeder - Printing Photos in the Format for pop-up menu. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Borderless) 4. Select Stylus C68 in Macintosh OS X 19 You see a window... like this one of the following: ■ 4 × 6 (Sheet Feeder - For borderless photos, choose one : Select Stylus C68 Select your Paper Size. ...
...Printer pop-up menu. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. 7. Select your Paper Size 2. Borderless) ■ US Letter (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) ■ 5 × 7 (Sheet Feeder - Printing Photos in the Format for pop-up menu. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Borderless) 4. Select Stylus C68 in Macintosh OS X 19 You see a window... like this one of the following: ■ 4 × 6 (Sheet Feeder - For borderless photos, choose one : Select Stylus C68 Select your Paper Size. ...
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Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper 10. You see a window like this one of the following : ■ Click Print. ■ If you 're using the slider. 11. Do one : Select Print Settings Select Stylus C68 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Quality (for higher quality) or Speed (for faster printing) using : ■...
Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper 10. You see a window like this one of the following : ■ Click Print. ■ If you 're using the slider. 11. Do one : Select Print Settings Select Stylus C68 9. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Quality (for higher quality) or Speed (for faster printing) using : ■...
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... from the pop-up menu Click here to select Photo RPM (5760 × 720) for the highest print quality, printing will take longer. You see a window like this one: Printing Photos in Macintosh OS X 21 Click Advanced. 2. Select Expansion from the pop-up menu. For more information on advanced settings, or...
... from the pop-up menu Click here to select Photo RPM (5760 × 720) for the highest print quality, printing will take longer. You see a window like this one: Printing Photos in Macintosh OS X 21 Click Advanced. 2. Select Expansion from the pop-up menu. For more information on advanced settings, or...
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...the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. follow the instructions below to your printer properties window as described on page 32. If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described on page 32. Problems and Solutions You see the icon, go to clean the print... internal error. Turn the printer back on again. Make sure the printer is turned on your screen). Turn off ; red paper light and red ink light flashes (quickly) The printer may need cleaning; Windows: Right-click the printer icon on but not printing, and the red ink light is off Paper may...
...the cover and remove any jammed paper or other foreign objects. follow the instructions below to your printer properties window as described on page 32. If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described on page 32. Problems and Solutions You see the icon, go to clean the print... internal error. Turn the printer back on again. Make sure the printer is turned on your screen). Turn off ; red paper light and red ink light flashes (quickly) The printer may need cleaning; Windows: Right-click the printer icon on but not printing, and the red ink light is off Paper may...
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...the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). ■ Use Epson papers to soften. Select C68 Series in the printer. ■... as shown, click Finish. This allows any dried ink to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson ink. see page 24 for instructions. Problems and Solutions 31 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select Epson Printer Utility. Click Start or Next. Cleaning takes several seconds...
...the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). ■ Use Epson papers to soften. Select C68 Series in the printer. ■... as shown, click Finish. This allows any dried ink to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson ink. see page 24 for instructions. Problems and Solutions 31 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select Epson Printer Utility. Click Start or Next. Cleaning takes several seconds...
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... hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ A shielded USB "AB" cable. Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have : ■ An Apple® iMac™ series or Power Macintosh® G3...
... hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software ■ A shielded USB "AB" cable. Notices Windows System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have : ■ An Apple® iMac™ series or Power Macintosh® G3...