Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson papers are designed to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed in those marks.
... printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson papers are designed to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed in those marks.
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... printing on glossy papers. High-yield, individual ink cartridges-Individual ink cartridges let you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are for the latest information on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in those papers, but does support Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (not supported on the...
... printing on glossy papers. High-yield, individual ink cartridges-Individual ink cartridges let you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are for the latest information on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in those papers, but does support Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (not supported on the...
Printer Basics
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Checking Your Ink Supply 28 Purchasing Cartridges 28 Ink Cartridge Precautions 29 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 29 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42...
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 27 Checking Your Ink Supply 28 Purchasing Cartridges 28 Ink Cartridge Precautions 29 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 29 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 32 Aligning the Print Head 34 Cleaning the Printer 36 Transporting the Printer 37 PROBLEM SOLVING 39 Printer Parts 40 Diagnosing Printer Problems 41 Checking the Control Panel Lights 41 Running a Printer Check 42...
Printer Basics
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v
INSTALLING SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 2000, 95, NT 4.X, AND MACINTOSH OS X 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 2000 53 Installing Printer Software for Windows 95 and NT 4.x 56 Installing Printer Software for Macintosh OS X 57 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 59 Windows System Requirements 59 Macintosh System Requirements 60 ENERGY STAR Compliance 61 Important Safety Instructions 61 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 62 FCC Compliance Statement 63 Declaration of Conformity 64 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65 INDEX 67 v
Printer Basics
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...applications such as white balance, contrast, color saturation, and exposure time are posted for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your digital camera supports Exif Print, you can 't print without it. You can use...your convenience. ■ Your bonus software includes these great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you need for free updates to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. If your documents look.
...applications such as white balance, contrast, color saturation, and exposure time are posted for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your digital camera supports Exif Print, you can 't print without it. You can use...your convenience. ■ Your bonus software includes these great tools: EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is EPSON's free photo-sharing web site where you need for free updates to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. If your documents look.
Printer Basics
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Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? If you want to watch. Click Print Show. 3. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 4.0 or ... the next screen 4. Click the appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. EPIC also includes an on some Mac OS X systems.) 2. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Click a topic, then click a title on page 53 of the movie you are using a different browser, the...
Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? If you want to watch. Click Print Show. 3. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 4.0 or ... the next screen 4. Click the appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. EPIC also includes an on some Mac OS X systems.) 2. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Click a topic, then click a title on page 53 of the movie you are using a different browser, the...
Printer Basics
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... Head" on page 34 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 To watch printer movies describing how to clean the print head or replace an ink cartridge, double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your Print Show movies; double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. For...
... Head" on page 34 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 36 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 37 To watch printer movies describing how to clean the print head or replace an ink cartridge, double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your Print Show movies; double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. For...
Printer Basics
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...ink to replace an ink cartridge; If you may need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head again. Follow the instructions on your taskbar (in the printer...If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Select C82 Series in its lines, click Finish. Then click ...printer hasn't moved or made noise for details). 5. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer...
...ink to replace an ink cartridge; If you may need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. 26 Maintaining Your Printer Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head again. Follow the instructions on your taskbar (in the printer...If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Select C82 Series in its lines, click Finish. Then click ...printer hasn't moved or made noise for details). 5. Click the Utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer...
Printer Basics
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...on, check the table on ink. see page 25 for more than six months, you may need to make sure you notice that your printer for instructions. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is a good time to replace it if you have a new ink cartridge. You may dry out.... If there are empty. Maintaining Your Printer 27 If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning ...
...on, check the table on ink. see page 25 for more than six months, you may need to make sure you notice that your printer for instructions. When the H ink out light stays on, an ink cartridge is a good time to replace it if you have a new ink cartridge. You may dry out.... If there are empty. Maintaining Your Printer 27 If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning ...
Printer Basics
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... Printer OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C82 Series > EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. Other products may cause damage to 9.x: Choose File > Print. You see a window like the one on the right: Purchasing Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges...
... Printer OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > C82 Series > EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like the one on the right showing ink levels: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon on the taskbar. Other products may cause damage to 9.x: Choose File > Print. You see a window like the one on the right: Purchasing Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges...
Printer Basics
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... water. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of Don't touch this can damage the printer. Make sure the printer is flashing or on and not printing. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. When you must complete all the steps in one session. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at...
... water. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of Don't touch this can damage the printer. Make sure the printer is flashing or on and not printing. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. When you must complete all the steps in one session. In Canada, please call the EPSON StoreSM at...
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...; If more than one second. Caution: Don't press the H ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to the ink cartridge replacement position. 30 Maintaining Your Printer Press the H ink button for every ink cartridge that needs to be replaced. ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to clean the...
...; If more than one second. Caution: Don't press the H ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to the ink cartridge replacement position. 30 Maintaining Your Printer Press the H ink button for every ink cartridge that needs to be replaced. ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to clean the...
Printer Basics
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...EPSON Printer Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you may need to replace those colors whose lines show gaps. 3. Then examine the pattern for gaps in the printer list and click OK. Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Press the H ink...9.x: Open your application's File menu and choose Print. Macintosh 8.6 to replace old ink cartridges: 1. Select C82 Series in the lines. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. On the Utility menu, click the ...
...EPSON Printer Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you may need to replace those colors whose lines show gaps. 3. Then examine the pattern for gaps in the printer list and click OK. Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Press the H ink...9.x: Open your application's File menu and choose Print. Macintosh 8.6 to replace old ink cartridges: 1. Select C82 Series in the lines. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. On the Utility menu, click the ...
Printer Basics
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... head and test your printer some distance, you move your printer. Repack the printer and attachments in the far right position. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer and remove the paper support. 5. Remove any paper from the printer. 4. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to...
... head and test your printer some distance, you move your printer. Repack the printer and attachments in the far right position. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer and remove the paper support. 5. Remove any paper from the printer. 4. Follow these steps: Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to...
Printer Basics
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Printer Parts Left edge guide Paper support Right edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extensions Ink cartridge holder (not removable) Paper thickness lever Paper / Cancel Print Job button and paper out light Ink button and ink out light Power button and light 40 Problem Solving
Printer Parts Left edge guide Paper support Right edge guide Printer cover Output tray Output tray extensions Ink cartridge holder (not removable) Paper thickness lever Paper / Cancel Print Job button and paper out light Ink button and ink out light Power button and light 40 Problem Solving
Printer Basics
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... head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. ) is on when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Check the number on the cartridge package to replace the empty cartridge. It flashes when the printer is ready to make sure you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON. If that doesn't clear...
... head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. ) is on when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Check the number on the cartridge package to replace the empty cartridge. It flashes when the printer is ready to make sure you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON. If that doesn't clear...
Printer Basics
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... extensions and restart your printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Problem Solving 43 Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on . If the printer stops moving or making noise, but the P power light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first...
... extensions and restart your printer icon (C82 Series) doesn't appear in the printer. Problem Solving 43 Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after 5 minutes, turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on . If the printer stops moving or making noise, but the P power light is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first...
Printer Basics
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...the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode. see page 34 for guidelines. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Clean the print head; See page 16 (Macintosh OS 8.6 to turn High Speed on thicker paper or envelopes. see banding (...) or Media Type (Macintosh); See your system's memory (RAM). Quality Problems You see page 25. It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may also need replacing. To replace them, see page 23 for instructions. ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the m position. Set the lever...
...the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode. see page 34 for guidelines. ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Clean the print head; See page 16 (Macintosh OS 8.6 to turn High Speed on thicker paper or envelopes. see banding (...) or Media Type (Macintosh); See your system's memory (RAM). Quality Problems You see page 25. It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may also need replacing. To replace them, see page 23 for instructions. ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the m position. Set the lever...
Printer Basics
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... cloth. ■ Make sure your media pack. 46 Problem Solving Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Load a new sheet of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. see page 27. ■ Select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) for... face down (the printable side should be old or low on -screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may have leaked inside the printer. Do this several times. Follow the instructions included in the illustration below with special paper, or try ...
... cloth. ■ Make sure your media pack. 46 Problem Solving Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Load a new sheet of genuine EPSON inks. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. see page 27. ■ Select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) for... face down (the printable side should be old or low on -screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may have leaked inside the printer. Do this several times. Follow the instructions included in the illustration below with special paper, or try ...
Printer Basics
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... dialog box; see page 34 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color ink is calibrated correctly. ■ Try experimenting with a D50 (daylight) light source. ■ Your printed colors can affect the appearance of printer output.
... dialog box; see page 34 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. For best results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. ■ Try turning off (Windows) or Color ink is calibrated correctly. ■ Try experimenting with a D50 (daylight) light source. ■ Your printed colors can affect the appearance of printer output.