Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... and without having to precisely print crisp details in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of print head nozzles Page 2 Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot...
... and without having to precisely print crisp details in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce a number of print head nozzles Page 2 Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot...
Printer Basics
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... the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head...
... the EPSON Printer Information Center Launching the Movies Launching the Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Printing with Windows Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Customizing Windows Print Settings Printing on a Macintosh Printing with OS 8.6 to 9.x Printing with OS X Customizing Macintosh Print Settings Selecting the Correct Paper Type MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Print Head Running the Head...
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... 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 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and Software Installation Problems...
... 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 Problems and Solutions 43 Setup and Software Installation Problems...
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... appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Launching the Movies 1. If you are using a different browser, the pages...
... appropriate topic, then click the title of this manual. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not display correctly. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Launching the Movies 1. If you are using a different browser, the pages...
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... they can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on your Print Show movies; For more information about cleaning the print head, see your desktop. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the printer for moving your printer. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it on your...
... they can also clean the print head by holding down the H ink button on your Print Show movies; For more information about cleaning the print head, see your desktop. Caution: When you may need to clean the print head. double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the printer for moving your printer. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it on your...
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...). see the next section for more than 5 minutes. 4. Select C82 Series in its lines, click Finish. If the pattern has any dried ink to clean the print head again. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while the Ppower light is loaded in the lower...
...). see the next section for more than 5 minutes. 4. Select C82 Series in its lines, click Finish. If the pattern has any dried ink to clean the print head again. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while the Ppower light is loaded in the lower...
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...with no gaps in the printer until you notice that your printer for instructions. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the dot pattern. If the ) paper out or P power light are gaps in the print head nozzles may have obtained a replacement; If your ink cartridges is a good time ... replace it . Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink out light is empty and you 're done. otherwise the ink remaining in the lines, clean the print head again; Maintaining Your Printer 27 If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge...
...with no gaps in the printer until you notice that your printer for instructions. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the dot pattern. If the ) paper out or P power light are gaps in the print head nozzles may have obtained a replacement; If your ink cartridges is a good time ... replace it . Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the red H ink out light is empty and you 're done. otherwise the ink remaining in the lines, clean the print head again; Maintaining Your Printer 27 If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge...
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... 2 seconds, or the printer will start to flash. Ink button To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. 3. 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 be replaced stops under the _ mark. The print head moves to the...
... 2 seconds, or the printer will start to flash. Ink button To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. 3. 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 be replaced stops under the _ mark. The print head moves to the...
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... the empty cartridge as you need to refill it into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Maintaining Your Printer 31 The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. When it four or five times. 7. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to replace. 9. Remove the cartridge...
... the empty cartridge as you need to refill it into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Maintaining Your Printer 31 The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. When it four or five times. 7. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to replace. 9. Remove the cartridge...
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... your printer for gaps in the printer list and click OK. Macintosh 8.6 to print the nozzle check pattern. Follow the instructions on the screen to 9.x: Open your Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Note: You must complete all the steps in one session. 4. Once you start to flash. The print head moves to the ink cartridge...
... your printer for gaps in the printer list and click OK. Macintosh 8.6 to print the nozzle check pattern. Follow the instructions on the screen to 9.x: Open your Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Note: You must complete all the steps in one session. 4. Once you start to flash. The print head moves to the ink cartridge...
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... on . Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times. 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is firmly seated. 9. When it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the new cartridge...
... on . Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times. 8. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is firmly seated. 9. When it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the new cartridge...
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... Print. Select C82 Series in the corresponding box on the screen. Click Print to print a black vertical alignment test page. Follow the instructions on top of your screen) and select Print Head Alignment. You see white or black horizontal banding, you may need to use the Print Head ...Alignment utility. 1. Then repeat this window: 4. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Turn on your taskbar (in...
... Print. Select C82 Series in the corresponding box on the screen. Click Print to print a black vertical alignment test page. Follow the instructions on top of your screen) and select Print Head Alignment. You see white or black horizontal banding, you may need to use the Print Head ...Alignment utility. 1. Then repeat this window: 4. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Turn on your taskbar (in...
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... the tray. 7. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 25); Then press the P power button to the printer case 6. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials ...that came with tape as you move your printer. Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head ...
... the tray. 7. if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 25); Then press the P power button to the printer case 6. Tape the ink cartridge holder to turn the printer off. 2. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials ...that came with tape as you move your printer. Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in print quality, clean the print head ...
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... is flashing Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the ink cartridges is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If the error isn't cleared, contact your printer can 't use . Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and remove any jammed paper. If that doesn't clear...contact information. ) and H are flashing An unknown printer error has occurred. H is on One of the print head, or you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON as described on the Start Here sheet. If the H ink out light remains on after you've replaced a ...
... is flashing Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the ink cartridges is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If the error isn't cleared, contact your printer can 't use . Turn the printer off the printer, open the printer cover and remove any jammed paper. If that doesn't clear...contact information. ) and H are flashing An unknown printer error has occurred. H is on One of the print head, or you may have installed a cartridge your dealer or EPSON as described on the Start Here sheet. If the H ink out light remains on after you've replaced a ...
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...EPSON as described on page 43. Follow these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is turned on. ■ Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn the printer on your printer...version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. The printer prints one page ...prints, the problem probably lies in doubt, try another outlet. If the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your computer. If nothing seems to clean the print head; Make sure both the printer...
...EPSON as described on page 43. Follow these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is turned on. ■ Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn the printer on your printer...version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer itself or some other source. The printer prints one page ...prints, the problem probably lies in doubt, try another outlet. If the check page doesn't print, you need to work, contact your computer. If nothing seems to clean the print head; Make sure both the printer...
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.... 44 Problem Solving The printer sounds as though it has been sitting for use on your system meets the requirements beginning on a flat, stable surface. If the check page prints, make sure your on or after it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may need to :... ■ Clear space on a network. ■ In Windows, make sure your printer is connected securely and that the cable meets the...
.... 44 Problem Solving The printer sounds as though it has been sitting for use on your system meets the requirements beginning on a flat, stable surface. If the check page prints, make sure your on or after it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may need to :... ■ Clear space on a network. ■ In Windows, make sure your printer is connected securely and that the cable meets the...
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It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may also need replacing. see banding (light lines). ■ Select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh); See your computer documentation or ... (Macintosh) for help. You may need to turn off (Macintosh only) and turn Super MicroWeave® off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Clean the print head; ■ Close open applications that you're not using. ■ Increase your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. ■ If you...
It's usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may also need replacing. see banding (light lines). ■ Select the correct paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh); See your computer documentation or ... (Macintosh) for help. You may need to turn off (Macintosh only) and turn Super MicroWeave® off High Speed in the printer software. ■ Clean the print head; ■ Close open applications that you're not using. ■ Increase your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. ■ If you...
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...face down (the printable side should be old or low on transparencies. ■ Let your print dry completely before you still have leaked inside the printer. If you handle it . Open the printer cover and wipe the area circled in the on glossy photo paper take longer to eject it.... Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ Clean the print head; See page 34 for 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 25 for guidelines.
...face down (the printable side should be old or low on transparencies. ■ Let your print dry completely before you still have leaked inside the printer. If you handle it . Open the printer cover and wipe the area circled in the on glossy photo paper take longer to eject it.... Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ Clean the print head; See page 34 for 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 25 for guidelines.
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... photographs. ■ Clean the print head; see page 14 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). ■ The colors produced by DuraBrite inks may appear to represent color accurately when prints are illuminated with the Gamma setting on -screen colors. see page 27. ■ For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. Your printer software was designed to have...
... photographs. ■ Clean the print head; see page 14 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). ■ The colors produced by DuraBrite inks may appear to represent color accurately when prints are illuminated with the Gamma setting on -screen colors. see page 27. ■ For best results, use genuine EPSON paper. Your printer software was designed to have...
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...too thin. Also check the mirror setting in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed correctly, remove it out. Some parts of your print are not as glossy as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser. ■ Clean the print head; Surface gloss decreases with greater pigment saturation. Paper doesn... fully, you 're printing on glossy photo papers. If that doesn't work, turn off the Mirror (Windows) setting or Flip Horizontal setting (Macintosh) in your application program. see page 25 for several seconds to resume printing. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of gloss...
...too thin. Also check the mirror setting in the printer. ■ If paper doesn't feed correctly, remove it out. Some parts of your print are not as glossy as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser. ■ Clean the print head; Surface gloss decreases with greater pigment saturation. Paper doesn... fully, you 're printing on glossy photo papers. If that doesn't work, turn off the Mirror (Windows) setting or Flip Horizontal setting (Macintosh) in your application program. see page 25 for several seconds to resume printing. Because of the nature of pigment inks, the degree of gloss...