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... 44 Printing Problems 45 Print Quality Problems 46 Problems with Paper Feeding 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...
... 44 Printing Problems 45 Print Quality Problems 46 Problems with Paper Feeding 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...
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...You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to save them as shown on page 8. 3. Another way to select your most frequently used settings quickly is to the application you're currently using advanced printer settings, previewing your printout, or adding a watermark-see... your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 2) or your printer settings dialog box, as a group; For more information on printing-for example,...
...You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to save them as shown on page 8. 3. Another way to select your most frequently used settings quickly is to the application you're currently using advanced printer settings, previewing your printout, or adding a watermark-see... your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 2) or your printer settings dialog box, as a group; For more information on printing-for example,...
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...printer's H ink out light is low or empty. 7. Click Print to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. You can also do the following: I Click to see this dialog box: Click to restart your printout. 6. I Click to change the Print button to Preview. You can select EPSON... Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see if one of the selected print job and control print job priorities Click to check ink levels If you're not using...
...printer's H ink out light is low or empty. 7. Click Print to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. You can also do the following: I Click to see this dialog box: Click to restart your printout. 6. I Click to change the Print button to Preview. You can select EPSON... Monitor3 from the Macintosh Application menu to see if one of the selected print job and control print job priorities Click to check ink levels If you're not using...
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...settings, previewing your printout, or adding a watermark-see your paper: For this Media Type setting . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer what kind of...Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper Ink Jet Transparencies 14 Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Archival Matte Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Select this paper . . . It tells your printer...
...settings, previewing your printout, or adding a watermark-see your paper: For this Media Type setting . . . Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer what kind of...Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper Ink Jet Transparencies 14 Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Archival Matte Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Select this paper . . . It tells your printer...
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... photos. PhotoEnhance does not affect your printout. you must select Color ink; If you're printing high-resolution images, you may take longer on some systems. To use PhotoEnhance, you cannot turn on PhotoEnhance with Black ink selected. 16 it only affects your original image; Enhancing Photos The printer software includes PhotoEnhance™ options...
... photos. PhotoEnhance does not affect your printout. you must select Color ink; If you're printing high-resolution images, you may take longer on some systems. To use PhotoEnhance, you cannot turn on PhotoEnhance with Black ink selected. 16 it only affects your original image; Enhancing Photos The printer software includes PhotoEnhance™ options...
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... don't see the alert on your screen telling you see an alert on your Macintosh, select EPSON Monitor3 from the output tray. Without changing the order of the page. 22 I For most documents, let your printout dry for 30 seconds. Click Resume to print on the other side of the pages, reload... sheet(s) in the illustrations on the screen. 7. When the odd-numbered page(s) have printed, you to let them dry: I For graphics-intensive documents, let your printout dry for 60 seconds. 6.
... don't see the alert on your screen telling you see an alert on your Macintosh, select EPSON Monitor3 from the output tray. Without changing the order of the page. 22 I For most documents, let your printout dry for 30 seconds. Click Resume to print on the other side of the pages, reload... sheet(s) in the illustrations on the screen. 7. When the odd-numbered page(s) have printed, you to let them dry: I For graphics-intensive documents, let your printout dry for 60 seconds. 6.
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... print if any of your printout looks okay, you print. If there are empty. This is empty and you need to make sure you have obtained a replacement; otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. You may dry out. see page 23 for instructions. When the H ink out light stays on, an...should be complete, with no gaps in the print head nozzles may have a new ink cartridge. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you 're done. gaps in nozzle check pattern gaps in the printer until you have a paper jam or another problem. 25 If the m paper out...
... print if any of your printout looks okay, you print. If there are empty. This is empty and you need to make sure you have obtained a replacement; otherwise the ink remaining in the dot pattern. You may dry out. see page 23 for instructions. When the H ink out light stays on, an...should be complete, with no gaps in the print head nozzles may have a new ink cartridge. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you 're done. gaps in nozzle check pattern gaps in the printer until you have a paper jam or another problem. 25 If the m paper out...
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... head, you need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don't look as good as they used to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date...
... head, you need to replace it if you notice that your printouts don't look as good as they used to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date...
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Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen to print a vertical alignment test page. Then click the Utility button. Macintosh: Open your computer, not on but not printing, and ... to align the print head. You see this window: 34 Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. 1. Make sure the printer is on a network, to your application's File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Your...
Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen to print a vertical alignment test page. Then click the Utility button. Macintosh: Open your computer, not on but not printing, and ... to align the print head. You see this window: 34 Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. 1. Make sure the printer is on a network, to your application's File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Your...
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...of the following : Select the line in each group is the best, your print head's horizontal alignment is correct. Do one of lines on the printout. 8. I If the middle line (number 8) in the first pattern with the cleanest, straightest edges. . . Repeat steps 4 through 6 until ...pattern number 4 is the best line for each of gray rectangles on the printout. Click Finish. I If pattern number 4 is the best choice, your print head's vertical alignment is correct. Select the best line for any ...
...of the following : Select the line in each group is the best, your print head's horizontal alignment is correct. Do one of lines on the printout. 8. I If the middle line (number 8) in the first pattern with the cleanest, straightest edges. . . Repeat steps 4 through 6 until ...pattern number 4 is the best line for each of gray rectangles on the printout. Click Finish. I If pattern number 4 is the best choice, your print head's vertical alignment is correct. Select the best line for any ...
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...when you handle it 's compatible with special paper, or try loading your paper one of genuine EPSON inks. Set the lever to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the media types listed on transparencies....I Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the ^ position, your printer is blurry or smeared. I Use EPSON papers to the ^ position when you print on Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Premium... thickness lever to turn off High Speed in your media pack. 47 You may smear. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to the m position, as shown to dry. See page ...
...when you handle it 's compatible with special paper, or try loading your paper one of genuine EPSON inks. Set the lever to ensure proper saturation and absorption of the media types listed on transparencies....I Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the ^ position, your printer is blurry or smeared. I Use EPSON papers to the ^ position when you print on Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Premium... thickness lever to turn off High Speed in your media pack. 47 You may smear. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to the m position, as shown to dry. See page ...
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I Load a new sheet of paper with a soft, clean cloth. Your printout is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. see page 34 for guidelines. I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. I Run the print head alignment utility; I If you loaded. See page 7 (Windows) ...isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. Also check if you still have leaked inside the printer. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25. I For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. I Try using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. I The print head nozzles...
I Load a new sheet of paper with a soft, clean cloth. Your printout is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. see page 34 for guidelines. I The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. I Run the print head alignment utility; I If you loaded. See page 7 (Windows) ...isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. Also check if you still have leaked inside the printer. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25. I For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. I Try using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. I The print head nozzles...
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... I Your printed colors can never exactly match your printer software; see page 18 for information about accessing the Advanced dialog box. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of pigment inks, lighting conditions can use a color management system to ...I The colors produced by DuraBrite inks may have a slightly different color balance when viewed under tungsten lighting. Your printout is calibrated correctly. see page 7 (Windows) or 12 (Macintosh). I The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your software documentation...
... I Your printed colors can never exactly match your printer software; see page 18 for information about accessing the Advanced dialog box. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of pigment inks, lighting conditions can use a color management system to ...I The colors produced by DuraBrite inks may have a slightly different color balance when viewed under tungsten lighting. Your printout is calibrated correctly. see page 7 (Windows) or 12 (Macintosh). I The color profiles built into your printer software automatically reference your software documentation...
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...to separate the sheets, and carefully reload it out. If your paper jams frequently: I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. Turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to clear the jam. I Use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side ... are correct for instructions. I Don't load paper above the arrow mark on -screen Reference Guide. Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is incorrect. The printer prints blank pages. See the on both sides of the page. Image size or position is inverted. I Place the paper against ...
...to separate the sheets, and carefully reload it out. If your paper jams frequently: I The print head nozzles may need cleaning. Turn off the printer and gently pull the paper forward (toward the output tray) to clear the jam. I Use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side ... are correct for instructions. I Don't load paper above the arrow mark on -screen Reference Guide. Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is incorrect. The printer prints blank pages. See the on both sides of the page. Image size or position is inverted. I Place the paper against ...
Product Information Guide
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...and hear the printer charging your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. 1/02 EPSON Stylus C80 - 5 If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 'll waste ink. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of the ink cartridges are empty. Lower the printer's output tray...ink cartridges is flashing unless the printer hasn't moved or made any of installing them . Gently push each ink cartridge four or five times. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the H ink out light is flashing, one of your printouts ...
...and hear the printer charging your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. 1/02 EPSON Stylus C80 - 5 If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 'll waste ink. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of the ink cartridges are empty. Lower the printer's output tray...ink cartridges is flashing unless the printer hasn't moved or made any of installing them . Gently push each ink cartridge four or five times. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the H ink out light is flashing, one of your printouts ...
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...to Settings, then select Printers. The nozzle check pattern prints (see below for detailed instructions. Turn off the printer while the Ppower light is loaded in the online Reference Guide. 1/02 EPSON Stylus C80 - 9 If nothing works, contact your printouts are unexpectedly light or... faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you need to flash, then release it prints the check page. You can deliver ink...
...to Settings, then select Printers. The nozzle check pattern prints (see below for detailed instructions. Turn off the printer while the Ppower light is loaded in the online Reference Guide. 1/02 EPSON Stylus C80 - 9 If nothing works, contact your printouts are unexpectedly light or... faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you need to flash, then release it prints the check page. You can deliver ink...
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... 8 for any number but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is on but 4, click Realignment and follow the instructions on the printout, then enter its number in the first pattern with the cleanest, straightest edges. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until pattern number 4 is the...rectangles on a network, to align the print head. If there are gaps in Windows 2000). 3. If you print. Right-click your EPSON Stylus C80 Series printer icon in nozzle check pattern Aligning the Print Head If your print head's horizontal alignment is correct. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. ...
... 8 for any number but not printing, and letter-size plain paper is on but 4, click Realignment and follow the instructions on the printout, then enter its number in the first pattern with the cleanest, straightest edges. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until pattern number 4 is the...rectangles on a network, to align the print head. If there are gaps in Windows 2000). 3. If you print. Right-click your EPSON Stylus C80 Series printer icon in nozzle check pattern Aligning the Print Head If your print head's horizontal alignment is correct. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. ...