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Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for use of any options or any use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. EPSON is designed only for identification purposes only and may be as broad as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of... cameras, and ink jet printers, can be misused by any and all rights in those circumstances may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in certain circumstances, those marks. 11 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damages or problems arising from the...
Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are for use of any options or any use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. EPSON is designed only for identification purposes only and may be as broad as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of... cameras, and ink jet printers, can be misused by any and all rights in those circumstances may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in certain circumstances, those marks. 11 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damages or problems arising from the...
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...EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any and all rights in those marks. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any options or any consumable products other printers..., those designated as some people assume. No part of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. EPSON encourages each user to the purchaser of this product or third parties for use of this information as a result ...
...EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any and all rights in those marks. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any options or any consumable products other printers..., those designated as some people assume. No part of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. EPSON encourages each user to the purchaser of this product or third parties for use of this information as a result ...
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... 49 Solving 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...
... 49 Solving 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...
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...-up to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. This quick-drying, super-penetrating ink is EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ ink technology. This rating is rated up your prints can last for black text printing. Lightfastness ratings do not ...printer I solving basic problems For more details about printing with EPSON Archival™ Matte Paper. Actual print stability will vary according to 20 ppm for many years. The light resistance of prints is based on accelerated testing of the paper itself. But what makes the EPSON Stylus C80...
...-up to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. This quick-drying, super-penetrating ink is EPSON's exclusive DuraBrite™ ink technology. This rating is rated up your prints can last for black text printing. Lightfastness ratings do not ...printer I solving basic problems For more details about printing with EPSON Archival™ Matte Paper. Actual print stability will vary according to 20 ppm for many years. The light resistance of prints is based on accelerated testing of the paper itself. But what makes the EPSON Stylus C80...
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... feeder and slide the left edge guide. I Don't load paper above the arrow on -screen Reference Guide. 6 Then place your on the printer's left edge guide against the paper Make sure the paper lies flat against the paper support Follow these guidelines when loading paper: I Fan paper ...before loading it lies flat against the paper support. I If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. I Load the printable side face up to 150 sheets of paper before loading it and make sure it . I Load...
... feeder and slide the left edge guide. I Don't load paper above the arrow on -screen Reference Guide. 6 Then place your on the printer's left edge guide against the paper Make sure the paper lies flat against the paper support Follow these guidelines when loading paper: I Fan paper ...before loading it lies flat against the paper support. I If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. I Load the printable side face up to 150 sheets of paper before loading it and make sure it . I Load...
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...its lines, click Finish. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4. Macintosh: Open your taskbar (in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Cleaning takes about... to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Select Head Cleaning. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in "Print Quality Problems" on your application's File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Replace...
...its lines, click Finish. You can't clean the print head if the H ink out light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 4. Macintosh: Open your taskbar (in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Cleaning takes about... to confirm that the print head nozzles are clean. Select Head Cleaning. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in "Print Quality Problems" on your application's File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Replace...
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...print head again; You may dry out. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is low on page 41. If there are also flashing or on, check the table on ink. gaps in nozzle check pattern gaps in the printer until you need to make sure you have obtained a ...in the print head nozzles may have a paper jam or another problem. 25 Leave the empty cartridge installed in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the H ink out light is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are empty. otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. You cannot print if any of...
...print head again; You may dry out. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is low on page 41. If there are also flashing or on, check the table on ink. gaps in nozzle check pattern gaps in the printer until you need to make sure you have obtained a ...in the print head nozzles may have a paper jam or another problem. 25 Leave the empty cartridge installed in nozzle check pattern Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the H ink out light is flashing, one of the ink cartridges are empty. otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. You cannot print if any of...
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... after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Macintosh: Open your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. Make sure you can replace the cartridge(s) causing the problem. 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 , you ...
... after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Macintosh: Open your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. Make sure you can replace the cartridge(s) causing the problem. 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 , you ...
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... are posted for your printer driver. I First see "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 44 for solutions to common setup and printing problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for possible updates to your convenience. 39 Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. I Then see "Problems and Solutions" on...
... are posted for your printer driver. I First see "Diagnosing Printer Problems" on page 44 for solutions to common setup and printing problems. It's a good idea to check EPSON's support web site periodically for possible updates to your convenience. 39 Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. I Then see "Problems and Solutions" on...
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... printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Check the number on the ink cartridge package to make sure you may have installed a cartridge your printer can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as described in the printer. The printer ...is low on page 6, and then press the m paper button to print. Press the m paper button to the ink cartridge replacement position. If...
... printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Check the number on the ink cartridge package to make sure you may have installed a cartridge your printer can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as described in the printer. The printer ...is low on page 6, and then press the m paper button to print. Press the m paper button to the ink cartridge replacement position. If...
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..., turn on page 44. Try the suggestions in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Continue holding down the m paper button, then press and release the Ppower button. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may not be installed correctly. Only... cable and turn the printer off . Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off after it . If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the printer. 3. Follow these steps: 1. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page ...
..., turn on page 44. Try the suggestions in its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Continue holding down the m paper button, then press and release the Ppower button. The printer prints one page showing its dots, you may not be installed correctly. Only... cable and turn the printer off . Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off after it . If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in the printer. 3. Follow these steps: 1. Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page ...
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... make sure your System Administrator. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on to clear the... light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. I The first time you may not have software installation privileges. I If your printer icon (C80 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. I For Windows NT or 2000, if you see an error message or your printer is turned on the Start ...
... make sure your System Administrator. Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on to clear the... light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. I The first time you may not have software installation privileges. I If your printer icon (C80 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. I For Windows NT or 2000, if you see an error message or your printer is turned on the Start ...
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... on page 43. I If you 've upgraded your Windows online help system for use on your printer software is performing routine maintenance. 45 Printing Problems The Ppower light is working , contact your printer for awhile. The printer sounds as described on page 55 or page 56. Place it 's tilted or at an angle. If...
... on page 43. I If you 've upgraded your Windows online help system for use on your printer software is performing routine maintenance. 45 Printing Problems The Ppower light is working , contact your printer for awhile. The printer sounds as described on page 55 or page 56. Place it 's tilted or at an angle. If...
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... a USB port, too many active USB devices may need replacing. See page 7 (Windows) or page 12 (Macintosh) for help. 46 Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). I Make sure the printable side of the paper is too slow. I The print head nozzles may slow the... mode. See your system meets the requirements beginning on page 55. see page 34 for instructions. I The ink cartridges may also need more than printing with a parallel connection. I In the printer software's Advanced dialog box, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on your hard disk or...
... a USB port, too many active USB devices may need replacing. See page 7 (Windows) or page 12 (Macintosh) for help. 46 Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). I Make sure the printable side of the paper is too slow. I The print head nozzles may slow the... mode. See your system meets the requirements beginning on page 55. see page 34 for instructions. I The ink cartridges may also need more than printing with a parallel connection. I In the printer software's Advanced dialog box, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on your hard disk or...
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... instructions. I The print head nozzles may have leaked inside the printer. see page 25. I Try using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. it . I If you loaded. Also check if you still have a problem, ink may need cleaning; If it is, reload a new stack of...are set for instructions. 48 I Run the print head alignment utility; Open the printer cover and wipe the area circled in the image. I Try turning off PhotoEnhance. I For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. If you 're using Automatic mode. I Make sure the Media Type...
... instructions. I The print head nozzles may have leaked inside the printer. see page 25. I Try using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. it . I If you loaded. Also check if you still have a problem, ink may need cleaning; If it is, reload a new stack of...are set for instructions. 48 I Run the print head alignment utility; Open the printer cover and wipe the area circled in the image. I Try turning off PhotoEnhance. I For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. If you 're using Automatic mode. I Make sure the Media Type...
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... documentation. I Try experimenting with a D50 (daylight) light source. Some parts of printer output. see your monitor profile. Problems with greater pigment saturation. However, you may appear to the nature of gloss may look slightly different than those produced by DuraBrite inks may be damp or too thin. 49 I The colors produced by ordinary...
... documentation. I Try experimenting with a D50 (daylight) light source. Some parts of printer output. see your monitor profile. Problems with greater pigment saturation. However, you may appear to the nature of gloss may look slightly different than those produced by DuraBrite inks may be damp or too thin. 49 I The colors produced by ordinary...
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... Make sure the paper settings in the Macintosh Chooser. Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is incorrect. I If paper jams, press the m paper button for several seconds to pull it . See page 23. The printer prints blank pages. I If paper doesn't feed, remove it from... side up. I See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your application, or as the active printer in your printer software are correct for instructions. I Don't load paper above the arrow mark on -screen Reference Guide for your application. If...
... Make sure the paper settings in the Macintosh Chooser. Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is incorrect. I If paper jams, press the m paper button for several seconds to pull it . See page 23. The printer prints blank pages. I If paper doesn't feed, remove it from... side up. I See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your application, or as the active printer in your printer software are correct for instructions. I Don't load paper above the arrow mark on -screen Reference Guide for your application. If...
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...to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C80 in the following information ready: I Product name (EPSON Stylus C80) I Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) I Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase I ...distance charges may apply. Use this site, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. A variety of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice...
...to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C80 in the following information ready: I Product name (EPSON Stylus C80) I Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) I Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase I ...distance charges may apply. Use this site, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. A variety of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice...
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...of original purchase. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be properly maintained or fail to the manufacturer's ...conforms to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with the printer will be new or refurbished to return the defective one (1) year from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Possessions). What This Warranty Does...
...of original purchase. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be properly maintained or fail to the manufacturer's ...conforms to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with the printer will be new or refurbished to return the defective one (1) year from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Possessions). What This Warranty Does...
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... B Banding, 46 to 47 Blank pages, 50 Blurry images, 47 Browser, 2 C Cable, printer, 55 to 56 Characters, incorrect, 51 Checking printer, 43 Cleaning print head, 23 to 24 printer, 36 sheets, 23, 36 Color problems, 48 ColorSync setting, 18 Control panel, 41 to 42 Controlling printing, 9, 13 Copies setting, 51...14 Store, 26, 54 F Faint images, 48 Filter, 17 Flip Horizontal setting, 50 G Gamma setting, 18 H Head Cleaning utility, 23 to 24 Help, EPSON, 53 to 54 High Speed setting, 46 High-resolution images, 16, 48 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 18 Incorrect characters, 51 Incorrect colors, 48...
... B Banding, 46 to 47 Blank pages, 50 Blurry images, 47 Browser, 2 C Cable, printer, 55 to 56 Characters, incorrect, 51 Checking printer, 43 Cleaning print head, 23 to 24 printer, 36 sheets, 23, 36 Color problems, 48 ColorSync setting, 18 Control panel, 41 to 42 Controlling printing, 9, 13 Copies setting, 51...14 Store, 26, 54 F Faint images, 48 Filter, 17 Flip Horizontal setting, 50 G Gamma setting, 18 H Head Cleaning utility, 23 to 24 Help, EPSON, 53 to 54 High Speed setting, 46 High-resolution images, 16, 48 I ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 18 Incorrect characters, 51 Incorrect colors, 48...