Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... swap an ink cartridge to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the resolution and type of ink systems to the page, based on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with stellar image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the same page. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief...
... swap an ink cartridge to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the resolution and type of ink systems to the page, based on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with stellar image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the same page. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... all rights in the Epson Stylus C80, was not rated for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use the latest formulation of DURABrite Inks with quality results on glossy papers. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with water-resistant...
... all rights in the Epson Stylus C80, was not rated for lightfastness on plain paper. 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use the latest formulation of DURABrite Inks with quality results on glossy papers. When comparing printers, remember to consider both the cost and the yield of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with water-resistant...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Click OK 3. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . 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. Select your drive. 2. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9
Click OK 3. Double-click the Applications folder on your printer and click OK. You see the Printer List: Select your printer, then . . . 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. Select your drive. 2. You see the EPSON Printer Utility screen: 9
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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...Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of your ink cartridges I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of the following utility icons: I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to run the utility.... Double-click one of ink in your print head 5. 4. Follow the on -screen Reference Guide. 6. 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 ...
...Cleaning, to clean your print head and check the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of your ink cartridges I EPSON StatusMonitor, to check the level of the following utility icons: I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to run the utility.... Double-click one of ink in your print head 5. 4. Follow the on -screen Reference Guide. 6. 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 ...
Printer Basics
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... Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Printing on Both Sides of the Paper MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Checking Your Ink Supply Ink Cartridge Precautions Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Aligning the Print Head 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 10 11 14 15 16 16...
... Custom Project Types Using Advanced Settings Printing on Both Sides of the Paper MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge Checking Your Ink Supply Ink Cartridge Precautions Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Aligning the Print Head 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 10 11 14 15 16 16...
Printer Basics
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... Miscellaneous Printout Problems 50 Uninstalling Printer Software 52 Uninstalling Windows Software 52 Uninstalling Macintosh Software 52 Reinstalling Printer Software 53 Where To Get Help 53 EPSON Technical Support 54 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 55 Windows System Requirements 55 Macintosh System Requirements 56 ENERGY STAR Compliance 57 Important Safety Instructions 57 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 58 iv
... Miscellaneous Printout Problems 50 Uninstalling Printer Software 52 Uninstalling Windows Software 52 Uninstalling Macintosh Software 52 Reinstalling Printer Software 53 Where To Get Help 53 EPSON Technical Support 54 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 55 Windows System Requirements 55 Macintosh System Requirements 56 ENERGY STAR Compliance 57 Important Safety Instructions 57 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 58 iv
Printer Basics
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If the printer's H ink out light is low or empty. 7. I Click to preview your ink cartridges is flashing or on, check to see this dialog box: Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click to Preview. If you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see if one of the...
If the printer's H ink out light is low or empty. 7. I Click to preview your ink cartridges is flashing or on, check to see this dialog box: Click to restart your print job Click to pause printing Click to Preview. If you can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see if one of the...
Printer Basics
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...the print head. When you may jam inside the printer. 23 Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it with your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on -screen Reference Guide for : I "Cleaning the Print Head" (below) I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 25 I "Aligning the Print Head..." on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 I "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 For more details, see your printer; See your on page 2. it may need to turn on your...
...the print head. When you may jam inside the printer. 23 Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it with your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on -screen Reference Guide for : I "Cleaning the Print Head" (below) I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 25 I "Aligning the Print Head..." on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 I "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 For more details, see your printer; See your on page 2. it may need to turn on your...
Printer Basics
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...gaps in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). If you don't see any gaps, click Clean to clean the print head again. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is turned on page 46. 24 Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2....a nozzle check pattern. 5. Follow these steps to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is loaded in its lines, click Finish. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Make sure plain...
...gaps in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). If you don't see any gaps, click Clean to clean the print head again. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is turned on page 46. 24 Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2....a nozzle check pattern. 5. Follow these steps to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is loaded in its lines, click Finish. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Make sure plain...
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... the dot pattern. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may have obtained a replacement; When the H ink out light stays on page 41. see page 23 for instructions. otherwise the ink remaining in the printer until you have a new ink cartridge. If the m paper out or ...P power light are also flashing or on, check the table on , an ink cartridge is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are gaps in the lines, clean the print...
... the dot pattern. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may have obtained a replacement; When the H ink out light stays on page 41. see page 23 for instructions. otherwise the ink remaining in the printer until you have a new ink cartridge. If the m paper out or ...P power light are also flashing or on, check the table on , an ink cartridge is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are gaps in the lines, clean the print...
Printer Basics
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Other products may need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also visit the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them... I Yellow: T032420 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). You can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. When you need to replace ...
Other products may need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can also visit the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them... I Yellow: T032420 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). You can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. When you need to replace ...
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...browser. Then click the ink icon. I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on the taskbar. The window that appears lets you check ink levels and also order cartridges online. You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on your taskbar... (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the one on the right: 27 Checking Your Ink Supply ...
...browser. Then click the ink icon. I Windows: Double-click the printer icon on the taskbar. The window that appears lets you check ink levels and also order cartridges online. You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on your taskbar... (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the one on the right: 27 Checking Your Ink Supply ...
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... 1. Don't touch this part Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you have the original packaging, return it to replace ink cartridges when the H ink out light is turned on , but not flashing. 2. This can damage the printer. Place it in a small box, or, if you ...begin. Make sure the printer is flashing or on top). The P power light should be...
... 1. Don't touch this part Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you have the original packaging, return it to replace ink cartridges when the H ink out light is turned on , but not flashing. 2. This can damage the printer. Place it in a small box, or, if you ...begin. Make sure the printer is flashing or on top). The P power light should be...
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Press the H ink cartridge replacement button again. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for every ink cartridge that needs to the ink cartridge replacement position. 3. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. 29 Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. To avoid damaging the printer, never move...
Press the H ink cartridge replacement button again. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for every ink cartridge that needs to the ink cartridge replacement position. 3. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to clean the print head. 29 Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. To avoid damaging the printer, never move...
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... need to refill it out of the printer. Before you lift it . Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. If ink gets into place. 8. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it four...
... need to refill it out of the printer. Before you lift it . Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. If ink gets into place. 8. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it four...
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... minute. Print a nozzle check pattern to determine which cartridges need to replace ink cartridges when print quality declines: 1. You only need to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen to replace an ink cartridge if it 's finished, the P power light stops ...flashing and stays on. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. On the Utility menu, click the Nozzle...
... minute. Print a nozzle check pattern to determine which cartridges need to replace ink cartridges when print quality declines: 1. You only need to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen to replace an ink cartridge if it 's finished, the P power light stops ...flashing and stays on. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. On the Utility menu, click the Nozzle...
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...with soap and water. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 6. 5. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to clean the print head. Pinch the front and back tabs of the cartridge as you lift it . Don't take the... used cartridge apart or try to refill it out of the printer. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 32 Don't press ...
...with soap and water. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 6. 5. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the P power light begins to clean the print head. Pinch the front and back tabs of the cartridge as you lift it . Don't take the... used cartridge apart or try to refill it out of the printer. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 32 Don't press ...
Printer Basics
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... Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for each cartridge you remove the new cartridge from its...Push down gently until the new cartridge clicks into the cartridge holder. 7. Before you want to replace. 10. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it four or five times. 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about...
... Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for each cartridge you remove the new cartridge from its...Push down gently until the new cartridge clicks into the cartridge holder. 7. Before you want to replace. 10. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it four or five times. 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about...
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...close the tray. 7. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 23); Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Unplug the power cord from the ...electrical outlet and disconnect it from the printer. 4. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it. Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks ...
...close the tray. 7. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 23); Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Unplug the power cord from the ...electrical outlet and disconnect it from the printer. 4. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it. Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks ...
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Printer Parts Printer cover Output tray Left edge guide Output tray extensions Paper thickness lever Control panel Paper support Right edge guide 40 Ink cartridge holder (not removable)
Printer Parts Printer cover Output tray Left edge guide Output tray extensions Paper thickness lever Control panel Paper support Right edge guide 40 Ink cartridge holder (not removable)