Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... need. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical...
... need. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... product names used 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 the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with lower yields can be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One...
... product names used 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 the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with lower yields can be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One...
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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Double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. Select your drive. 2. 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 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 EPSON Printer Utility. Click OK 3. Select your drive. 2. 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 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.
Read This First Booklet (Mac OS X Users)
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...the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your screen. 10 For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -screen Reference Guide. 6. Double-click one of the ...following utility icons: I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on your ink cartridges I EPSON...
...the results by printing a nozzle check page I Head Alignment, to correct vertical misalignment of ink in your screen. 10 For details, see if you 're finished, close the EPSON Printer Utility and any open windows on -screen Reference Guide. 6. Double-click one of the ...following utility icons: I Nozzle Check, to print a test pattern and check to see your print head 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to check the level of your Printer Basics book or on your ink cartridges I EPSON...
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. Click Print to preview your printout. If you turned on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . 6. You can then click it to start printing. Then click here to view details of 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 cancel printing Click on background printing, you need to reduce or enlarge your ink levels. You can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh...
If the printer's H ink out light is low or empty. 7. Click Print to preview your printout. If you turned on the current print job or a waiting print job . . . 6. You can then click it to start printing. Then click here to view details of 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 cancel printing Click on background printing, you need to reduce or enlarge your ink levels. You can select EPSON Monitor3 from the Macintosh...
Printer Basics
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... quality declines. If your paper comes with your printer. See your printer 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 2. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it may need to clean the...
... quality declines. If your paper comes with your printer. See your printer 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 2. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it may need to clean the...
Printer Basics
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Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. The P power light should be on . Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is turned on page 46. 24 Follow these steps to run a nozzle check to confirm that the... should be flashing or on , but not printing. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is loaded in its lines, click Finish. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Cleaning takes about 30 ...
Replace the appropriate ink cartridge instead. 2. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. The P power light should be on . Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is turned on page 46. 24 Follow these steps to run a nozzle check to confirm that the... should be flashing or on , but not printing. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is loaded in its lines, click Finish. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Cleaning takes about 30 ...
Printer Basics
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... again; gaps in nozzle check pattern gaps in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the H ink out light is low on , an ink cartridge is a good time to replace it. otherwise the ink remaining in the printer until you print. You may dry out. see page 23 for instructions. ...Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may have a paper jam or another problem. 25...
... again; gaps in nozzle check pattern gaps in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the H ink out light is low on , an ink cartridge is a good time to replace it. otherwise the ink remaining in the printer until you print. You may dry out. see page 23 for instructions. ...Leave the empty cartridge installed in the print head nozzles may have a paper jam or another problem. 25...
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...products may need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for more than six months, you may cause damage to your printouts don't look as good as they used to replace it if you notice that your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. sales only...Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. You can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you need to . When an ink cartridge has been installed in your printer for dealer referral. 26...
...products may need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for more than six months, you may cause damage to your printouts don't look as good as they used to replace it if you notice that your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. sales only...Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. You can replace the cartridge even if the H ink out light isn't flashing. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you need to . When an ink cartridge has been installed in your printer for dealer referral. 26...
Printer Basics
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... complete all the steps in a small box, or, if you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from the cartridge. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 28 The P power light should be on : 1. Don't remove ...dust. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. Ink Cartridge Precautions Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Also, don't touch the green IC chip. This can damage the printer. Don't touch this part Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have the ...
... complete all the steps in a small box, or, if you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from the cartridge. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 28 The P power light should be on : 1. Don't remove ...dust. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. Ink Cartridge Precautions Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Also, don't touch the green IC chip. This can damage the printer. Don't touch this part Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have the ...
Printer Basics
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... replaced. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to the ink cartridge replacement position. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to flash. I If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to be replaced stops...
... replaced. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to the ink cartridge replacement position. This happens after you press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to flash. I If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to be replaced stops...
Printer Basics
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... and choose Print. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you continue. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more .... Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you must have the correct replacement cartridges. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Macintosh: Open your printer for more than 5 minutes. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 31 You must complete all the...
... and choose Print. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you continue. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more .... Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you must have the correct replacement cartridges. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Macintosh: Open your printer for more than 5 minutes. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 31 You must complete all the...
Printer Basics
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... clean the print head. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Pinch the front and back tabs of the printer. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to flash. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. If ink gets on your eyes, flush...
... clean the print head. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Pinch the front and back tabs of the printer. Don't press the H ink cartridge replacement button for more than three seconds, or the printer will start to flash. Press the H ink cartridge replacement button. If ink gets on your eyes, flush...
Printer Basics
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... more than 5 minutes. 33 The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into place. 9. Charging takes about one minute. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. When it four or five... times. 8. Push down gently until the new cartridge clicks into the cartridge holder. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Before you want to replace...
... more than 5 minutes. 33 The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it into place. 9. Charging takes about one minute. Close the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button. When it four or five... times. 8. Push down gently until the new cartridge clicks into the cartridge holder. The P power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Before you want to replace...
Printer Basics
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... materials that came with tape as you notice a decline in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. Be sure to prepare it for details. Secure the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 23); Open the... wait until the print head locks in its new location. 1. If you move your printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect it . Tape the ink cartridge holder to keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 7. Push in print quality, clean the print ...
... materials that came with tape as you notice a decline in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. Be sure to prepare it for details. Secure the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 23); Open the... wait until the print head locks in its new location. 1. If you move your printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect it . Tape the ink cartridge holder to keep the printer level as shown, then close the tray. 7. Push in print quality, clean the print ...
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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)
Printer Basics
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... the instructions beginning on the ink cartridge package to resume printing. Press the m paper button to replace the empty cartridge. Check the number on page 28 to eject the jammed paper. One of paper. If the H ink out light goes on after you've replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer can diagnose some problems...
... the instructions beginning on the ink cartridge package to resume printing. Press the m paper button to replace the empty cartridge. Check the number on page 28 to eject the jammed paper. One of paper. If the H ink out light goes on after you've replaced a cartridge, you may have installed a cartridge your printer can diagnose some problems...
Printer Basics
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... the Start Here sheet. I Turn off and contact your dealer or EPSON. The printer is off the printer, open the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button to move the cartridge holders to finish installation. Jammed paper may be blocking movement of ink. I If the cartridge holders are already in doubt, try another outlet. 42 Then press...
... the Start Here sheet. I Turn off and contact your dealer or EPSON. The printer is off the printer, open the printer cover and press the H ink cartridge replacement button to move the cartridge holders to finish installation. Jammed paper may be blocking movement of ink. I If the cartridge holders are already in doubt, try another outlet. 42 Then press...