Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... of Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson papers are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to receive Epson inks. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are designed in conjunction with stellar image quality and durability, or is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and...
... of Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson papers are registered trademarks or trademarks of ink systems to receive Epson inks. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are designed in conjunction with stellar image quality and durability, or is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... supported 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 registered trademarks of DURABrite Inks, it supports different papers. Other product names used in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for lightfastness on plain...
... supported 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 registered trademarks of DURABrite Inks, it supports different papers. Other product names used in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for lightfastness on plain...
Start Here Card
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Don't touch this cable Remove this piece 3 Slide the paper support into the groove on your printer, so check carefully. The tape may be in slightly different places on the back of the sheet feeder. Paper support CPD-16675R1 4043482-00 XXX Printer Power cord Ink cartridges CD-ROM Manual 2 Remove all the blue tape and packing material inside and around the printer. The paper support should fit securely. EPSON Stylus C84 EPSON Stylus® C84 Start Here 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the box.
Don't touch this cable Remove this piece 3 Slide the paper support into the groove on your printer, so check carefully. The tape may be in slightly different places on the back of the sheet feeder. Paper support CPD-16675R1 4043482-00 XXX Printer Power cord Ink cartridges CD-ROM Manual 2 Remove all the blue tape and packing material inside and around the printer. The paper support should fit securely. EPSON Stylus C84 EPSON Stylus® C84 Start Here 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the box.
Start Here Card
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...'t touch the green circuit boards or remove any labels 3 Open the cartridge cover. 4 Lower each ink cartridge down until the green power light comes on the holder. continue 2 Power On 1 Connect the printer's power cord to turn the printer on or off. 3 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Lower the printer's output tray, pull out the extension and open the cover...
...'t touch the green circuit boards or remove any labels 3 Open the cartridge cover. 4 Lower each ink cartridge down until the green power light comes on the holder. continue 2 Power On 1 Connect the printer's power cord to turn the printer on or off. 3 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Lower the printer's output tray, pull out the extension and open the cover...
Start Here Card
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...until section 6, "Install Software." 2 Plug the end of the cable with the slotted connector into the parallel port on the side of the printer, then secure it with the wire clips. 3 Plug the end of the following cables: • USB cable (Windows® or Macintosh®... CAUTION: Don't turn off the printer while the green power light is turned off . 5 Close the cartridge cover. 6 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. The green power light flashes as your printer charges ink for more than 5 minutes. 4 Connect the Printer Printer cables are not included with screws ...
...until section 6, "Install Software." 2 Plug the end of the cable with the slotted connector into the parallel port on the side of the printer, then secure it with the wire clips. 3 Plug the end of the following cables: • USB cable (Windows® or Macintosh®... CAUTION: Don't turn off the printer while the green power light is turned off . 5 Close the cartridge cover. 6 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. The green power light flashes as your printer charges ink for more than 5 minutes. 4 Connect the Printer Printer cables are not included with screws ...
Printer Basics
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... Check Pattern 43 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 44 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Checking the Ink Supply 45 Ink Cartridge Precautions 46 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 47 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and...
... Check Pattern 43 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 44 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 45 Checking the Ink Supply 45 Ink Cartridge Precautions 46 Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge 47 Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines 50 Aligning the Print Head 54 Cleaning the Printer 57 Transporting the Printer 58 SOLVING PROBLEMS 61 Printer Parts 62 Diagnosing Printer Problems 63 Running a Printer Check 64 Problems and...
Printer Basics
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Limited Warranty 82 INDEX 85 5 Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh OS X 74 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 74 Where To Get Help 76 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 77 Windows System Requirements 77 Macintosh System Requirements 77 Important Safety Instructions 78 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 79 FCC Compliance Statement 80 Declaration of Conformity 81 Energy Star Compliance 81 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 82 INDEX 85 5 Uninstalling Printer Software 74 Windows 74 Macintosh OS X 74 Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 74 Where To Get Help 76 REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 77 Windows System Requirements 77 Macintosh System Requirements 77 Important Safety Instructions 78 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 79 FCC Compliance Statement 80 Declaration of Conformity 81 Energy Star Compliance 81 Epson America, Inc.
Printer Basics
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... different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show. 3. Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. If you how. Click a title. The movie starts playing. EPIC also includes an on your desktop. 2. ...movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. 4. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the program tools to view the...
... different browser, the pages may not display correctly. Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show. 3. Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. If you how. Click a title. The movie starts playing. EPIC also includes an on your desktop. 2. ...movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. 4. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Use the program tools to view the...
Printer Basics
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...-7766 or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 for the EPSON Stylus C84: Paper name* EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Double-Sided...
...-7766 or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call (800) 463-7766 for the EPSON Stylus C84: Paper name* EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON DuraBrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Double-Sided...
Printer Basics
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...print quality can decline, so turn on your printer for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" (below) ■ "Purchasing Ink Cartridges" on page 44 ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 45 ■ "Aligning the... Print Head" on page 54 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 57 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 58 To watch printer movies describing how to clean the print head or replace an ink cartridge, double-click the EPSON Printer...
...print quality can decline, so turn on your printer for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for: ■ "Cleaning the Print Head" (below) ■ "Purchasing Ink Cartridges" on page 44 ■ "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 45 ■ "Aligning the... Print Head" on page 54 ■ "Cleaning the Printer" on page 57 ■ "Transporting the Printer" on page 58 To watch printer movies describing how to clean the print head or replace an ink cartridge, double-click the EPSON Printer...
Printer Basics
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... Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Follow the instructions on your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Caution: Never turn off . (If the ink light is flashing, unless the printer ... Macintosh Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. see "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on , you need to replace a cartridge; Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click the utility button, then...
... Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Follow the instructions on your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Caution: Never turn off . (If the ink light is flashing, unless the printer ... Macintosh Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green power light flashes. see "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on , you need to replace a cartridge; Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Click the utility button, then...
Printer Basics
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... refill them and before the expiration date on continuous printing after ink replacement. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by location. Users that print infrequently may cause damage to choose the standard capacity black ink cartridges. sales only). Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . Caution: To ensure good...
... refill them and before the expiration date on continuous printing after ink replacement. When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by location. Users that print infrequently may cause damage to choose the standard capacity black ink cartridges. sales only). Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . Caution: To ensure good...
Printer Basics
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...'ll also see a window like this: 45 Checking the Ink Supply To check your screen telling you which cartridge is more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red ink light stays on the Windows taskbar. You see a message on your ink supply, do the following: ■ Windows: Double-click ...the icon on , you need to replace the cartridge(s). If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red ink light flashes, one or more than six months old...
...'ll also see a window like this: 45 Checking the Ink Supply To check your screen telling you which cartridge is more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red ink light stays on the Windows taskbar. You see a message on your ink supply, do the following: ■ Windows: Double-click ...the icon on , you need to replace the cartridge(s). If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red ink light flashes, one or more than six months old...
Printer Basics
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Choose C84 Series and click OK. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge from the cartridge. Place it to 9.x: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. You see a window like this can damage the printer. If you have the...and dust. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in the Applications folder. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. ■ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in your ...
Choose C84 Series and click OK. Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge from the cartridge. Place it to 9.x: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. You see a window like this can damage the printer. If you have the...and dust. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in the Applications folder. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. ■ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in your ...
Printer Basics
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...steps in one session. Press the ink button again. ■ If more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you press the ink button for more than one second. Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you start to clean the ...print head. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to flash. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 3. Press the ink button for one ink cartridge is flashing or on and not printing. The power light also begins to be ...
...steps in one session. Press the ink button again. ■ If more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you press the ink button for more than one second. Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you start to clean the ...print head. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to flash. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 3. Press the ink button for one ink cartridge is flashing or on and not printing. The power light also begins to be ...
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Open the cartridge cover. 6. Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it . 48 Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 5. ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to refill it out of the printer.
Open the cartridge cover. 6. Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it . 48 Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 5. ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to refill it out of the printer.
Printer Basics
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Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it four or five times. 8. Before you need to replace. 49 Push down gently until the cartridge is firmly seated. 9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge that you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 7. If ink gets into the cartridge holder.
Remove the cartridge from its package and lower it four or five times. 8. Before you need to replace. 49 Push down gently until the cartridge is firmly seated. 9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each cartridge that you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 7. If ink gets into the cartridge holder.
Printer Basics
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... the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Click the Utility button, then click the Nozzle Check button. 50 Print a nozzle check pattern to determine which cartridges need to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the ink out light... may need to replace an ink cartridge if it 's finished, the power light stops flashing and stays on the Windows taskbar, and then click Nozzle Check. Select C84 Series in your printer for one minute. Macintosh 8.6 to replace old ink cartridges: 1. The printer moves the print head and ...
... the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Click the Utility button, then click the Nozzle Check button. 50 Print a nozzle check pattern to determine which cartridges need to be replaced: Windows: Right-click the printer icon on . Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the ink out light... may need to replace an ink cartridge if it 's finished, the power light stops flashing and stays on the Windows taskbar, and then click Nozzle Check. Select C84 Series in your printer for one minute. Macintosh 8.6 to replace old ink cartridges: 1. The printer moves the print head and ...
Printer Basics
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... light begins to print the nozzle check pattern. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 51 Press the ink button. Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you must have the correct replacement cartridges. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to flash. Once you start to replace...
... light begins to print the nozzle check pattern. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 51 Press the ink button. Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you must have the correct replacement cartridges. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to flash. Once you start to replace...
Printer Basics
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Before you lift it out of the cartridge as you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it . If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it four or five times. 52 6. Pinch the back tab of the printer. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 8. Open the cartridge cover. 7.
Before you lift it out of the cartridge as you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it . If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it four or five times. 52 6. Pinch the back tab of the printer. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 8. Open the cartridge cover. 7.