Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...the core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce greater...density and contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Detailed information on the following pages. This combination of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots"...
...the core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce greater...density and contrast Better fill in solid areas Crisp text Epson Sales Training 5/07 Detailed information on the following pages. This combination of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots"...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...: Resolution, which expands and is an important factor in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Epson printers are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights...
...: Resolution, which expands and is an important factor in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Epson printers are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Whether the customer is most effi... tone color. Other product names used with Epson printers there are specifically designed to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the Ink Solutions document. 5. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, ...
... image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Whether the customer is most effi... tone color. Other product names used with Epson printers there are specifically designed to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the Ink Solutions document. 5. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... formulation of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble pigment particles Poor Conventional Dye Ink Epson DURABrite Inks Formed from color-forming, Comprised of pigment-based inks. The key differences among conventional pigment ink, conventional dye ink, and DURABrite Inks are comprised of...
... formulation of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Pigment Ink Comprised of insoluble pigment particles Poor Conventional Dye Ink Epson DURABrite Inks Formed from color-forming, Comprised of pigment-based inks. The key differences among conventional pigment ink, conventional dye ink, and DURABrite Inks are comprised of...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... paper. DURABrite Inks consist of insoluble pigment particles, much like an oil paint, that is pigment-based for use of black ink in water. The water- Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are absorbed into... newest formulation of DURABrite Inks produces improved output on glossy papers with the use with DURABrite Inks Specialty Media • Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Advantages of DURABrite Inks-Durable Output With its special formulation of pigment inks, DURABrite Inks offer water-, smudge-, ...
... paper. DURABrite Inks consist of insoluble pigment particles, much like an oil paint, that is pigment-based for use of black ink in water. The water- Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are absorbed into... newest formulation of DURABrite Inks produces improved output on glossy papers with the use with DURABrite Inks Specialty Media • Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Advantages of DURABrite Inks-Durable Output With its special formulation of pigment inks, DURABrite Inks offer water-, smudge-, ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... particles "rest" near the surface. The best papers for printing photos with DURABrite Inks (listed in the solution and never coagulate. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are not absorbed into...
... particles "rest" near the surface. The best papers for printing photos with DURABrite Inks (listed in the solution and never coagulate. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of the paper and are not absorbed into...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are currently featured 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 current models). 2 The initial formulation of DURABrite Inks... and fade-resistant properties unrivaled by dyebased ink. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 4 If you will see a great cost savings. Epson disclaims any and all rights in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest ...
...Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are currently featured 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 current models). 2 The initial formulation of DURABrite Inks... and fade-resistant properties unrivaled by dyebased ink. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 4 If you will see a great cost savings. Epson disclaims any and all rights in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest ...
Printer Basics
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... responsible and respectful of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks, and DuraBrite, Resolution Performance Management, EPSON Archival, EPSON Software, and PhotoEnhance are registered trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. General Notice: Other product...
... responsible and respectful of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and MicroWeave are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Print Lab, EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks, and DuraBrite, Resolution Performance Management, EPSON Archival, EPSON Software, and PhotoEnhance are registered trademarks of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers. General Notice: Other product...
Printer Basics
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About Your Software About Your Documentation Using 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 ... 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 Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 25 26...
About Your Software About Your Documentation Using 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 ... 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 Cleaning Utility Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 13 14 15 15 18 21 23 25 25 26...
Printer Basics
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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...
... 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...
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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... on various media. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions, it is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer is practical for black text printing ■ Resolution Performance Management™ (RPM) technology, ...you need superior printing. Actual print stability will vary according to create accurate prints. Delivers superior photo quality with these ink particles remain near the surface and don't bleed through, they're ideal for business and home use , yet capable of...
... on various media. With its exceptional speed and print resolutions, it is the ideal desktop printer for double-sided prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. The EPSON Stylus® C82 printer is practical for black text printing ■ Resolution Performance Management™ (RPM) technology, ...you need superior printing. Actual print stability will vary according to create accurate prints. Delivers superior photo quality with these ink particles remain near the surface and don't bleed through, they're ideal for business and home use , yet capable of...
Printer Basics
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... came with Mac® OS X). Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on-screen access to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. Your printer software installer lets you add a link to information about your...
... came with Mac® OS X). Note: With Exif Print, special image settings such as EPSON Software Film Factory. ■ Your EPSON Printer Information Center gives you quick, on-screen access to the EPSON PhotoCenter on loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, and other tasks. Your printer software installer lets you add a link to information about your...
Printer Basics
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... instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems ■ Installing printer software on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for better printing. Notes contain ...95, Windows NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Welcome! 3 ...
... instructions on: ■ Using the EPSON Printer Information Center ■ Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh ■ Maintaining the printer ■ Solving basic problems ■ Installing printer software on the Start Here sheet for installing the printer software for better printing. Notes contain ...95, Windows NT 4.x, and Macintosh OS X Please follow these guidelines throughout: Warnings must be followed carefully to your EPSON Printer Information Center, described in the next section. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Welcome! 3 ...
Printer Basics
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...to view the manual. Click Print Show. 3. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you want to pause a movie, .... Click a topic, then click a title on -screen Reference Guide with additional printer details. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer®... or later-to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not ...If you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or...
...to view the manual. Click Print Show. 3. Use the EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) to view printer movies that quickly tell you want to pause a movie, .... Click a topic, then click a title on -screen Reference Guide with additional printer details. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer®... or later-to exit Print Show. 4 Welcome! Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. (The desktop icon may not ...If you haven't installed the EPSON Printer Information Center, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet or...
Printer Basics
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... of contents 3. Click a topic on your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to close a subtopic list. Click Reference Guide. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the left to expand the table of contents. 4.
... of contents 3. Click a topic on your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to close a subtopic list. Click Reference Guide. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on the left to expand the table of contents. 4.
Printer Basics
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... out the output tray extensions. Printing from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling the print job. Don't push the paper in your printer's sheet feeder. 1. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide. Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Loading Paper" below ■ "Printing with...
... out the output tray extensions. Printing from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling the print job. Don't push the paper in your printer's sheet feeder. 1. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide. Follow the instructions in these sections: ■ "Loading Paper" below ■ "Printing with...
Printer Basics
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... side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. Load the envelopes short edge first against them. Load...down and on the left . Slide the left 8 Printing from Start to watch your printer movies. For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center on the left edge guide against the right edge of the sheet feeder. The...
... side. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ■ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. Load the envelopes short edge first against them. Load...down and on the left . Slide the left 8 Printing from Start to watch your printer movies. For instructions on using special media, see on-screen Reference Guide, or double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center on the left edge guide against the right edge of the sheet feeder. The...
Printer Basics
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... is Envelope #10. Printing from Start to the m position when you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. See page 10 (Windows) or page 15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the... printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 2. Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box). ...
... is Envelope #10. Printing from Start to the m position when you print, make these settings: ■ For Orientation, select Landscape (for more information about making printer software settings. See page 10 (Windows) or page 15 (Macintosh) for OS X, select the middle icon in the Orientation section of the... printer to the ^ position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to Finish 9 2. Move the thickness lever on the side of the page setup dialog box). ...
Printer Basics
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... 2. After you have paper in a software program, follow these steps to Finish From the File menu, click Print. Make sure your printer here Click here to change the printer software settings before printing. 10 Printing from the File menu, you click the print icon on page 7. Click the Properties or Preferences button... instead of selecting Print from Start to print: 1. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) Note: If you may look different): Select your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
... 2. After you have paper in a software program, follow these steps to Finish From the File menu, click Print. Make sure your printer here Click here to change the printer software settings before printing. 10 Printing from the File menu, you click the print icon on page 7. Click the Properties or Preferences button... instead of selecting Print from Start to print: 1. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.) Note: If you may look different): Select your EPSON Stylus C82 printer is selected. 3. You see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.