Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...;cial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to have fast print speeds without increasing the number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are unique in combining very small, variable-size ink droplet sizes with the naked eye. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet...
...;cial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to have fast print speeds without increasing the number of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are unique in combining very small, variable-size ink droplet sizes with the naked eye. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet...
Printer Basics
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... 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...
... 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...
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Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or later-to pause a movie, replay a step, ...
Using the EPSON Printer Information Center Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape® Navigator® 4.0 or later-to pause a movie, replay a step, ...
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... turn on your printer. This section explains how to clean the print head or replace an ink cartridge, double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 58 To watch printer movies describing how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. Follow the instructions here for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the Print Head If your...
... turn on your printer. This section explains how to clean the print head or replace an ink cartridge, double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on page 58 To watch printer movies describing how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. Follow the instructions here for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the Print Head If your...
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... noise and the green power light flashes. see "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Select Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). Windows Macintosh...
... noise and the green power light flashes. see "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on your taskbar (in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Select Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). Windows Macintosh...
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...). 5. 4. Then click Print. If you printed. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any dried ink to clean the print head again. see "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" below ), clean the print head again; When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then do the...
...). 5. 4. Then click Print. If you printed. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any dried ink to clean the print head again. see "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" below ), clean the print head again; When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded in the printer, then do the...
Printer Basics
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If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 'll also see a window like this: 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red ink light flashes, one or more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. You see.... When a cartridge is off. Checking the Ink Supply To check your screen telling you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red ink light stays on the Windows taskbar.
If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 'll also see a window like this: 45 Replacing an Ink Cartridge ■ When the red ink light flashes, one or more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. You see.... When a cartridge is off. Checking the Ink Supply To check your screen telling you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is more ink cartridges are low on ink. ■ When the red ink light stays on the Windows taskbar.
Printer Basics
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...replaced stops under the mark. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be on, but not flashing. 2. This happens after you press the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. The... power light also begins to clean the print head. Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete ...
...replaced stops under the mark. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be on, but not flashing. 2. This happens after you press the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. The... power light also begins to clean the print head. Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you must complete ...
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Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it . 48 ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to refill it out of the printer. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 5.
Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it . 48 ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to refill it out of the printer. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to the ink cartridge replacement position. 5.
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... printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one second. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for more than 5 minutes. Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the ink out light isn't flashing or on . Follow these steps to 9.x: Open your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer...
... printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one second. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for more than 5 minutes. Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the ink out light isn't flashing or on . Follow these steps to 9.x: Open your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer...
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... flash. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 5. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 51 Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Once you must have the correct replacement cartridges. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins...
... flash. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 5. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 51 Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Once you must have the correct replacement cartridges. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins...
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...its package and lower it 's finished, the power light stops flashing and stays on. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. 9. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for each cartridge you want to replace. 11. When it into the cartridge holder.... Note: Never turn off the printer while the power light is firmly seated. 10. Repeat steps 7 through ...
...its package and lower it 's finished, the power light stops flashing and stays on. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. 9. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for each cartridge you want to replace. 11. When it into the cartridge holder.... Note: Never turn off the printer while the power light is firmly seated. 10. Repeat steps 7 through ...
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... click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. Turn on the screen to align the print head. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on ink or you may need to 9.x: From the File menu, select Page Setup or Print. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Select C84 Series in...
... click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. Turn on the screen to align the print head. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on ink or you may need to 9.x: From the File menu, select Page Setup or Print. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Select C84 Series in...
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...a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner for cleaning; Keep the printer cover closed to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. Don't get water on the screen.... Click Finish to prevent water from getting inside the printer. 57 Turn off the rollers...
...a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner for cleaning; Keep the printer cover closed to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. Don't get water on the screen.... Click Finish to prevent water from getting inside the printer. 57 Turn off the rollers...
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Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by removing the ink cartridges and packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. 1. Press the ink button. Turn on the printer. 2. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the paper support. 3. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light...
Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by removing the ink cartridges and packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. 1. Press the ink button. Turn on the printer. 2. Remove any paper from the printer, then remove the paper support. 3. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light...
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... the cartridges. Secure the ink cartridge holder to turn off the printer. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position. (Don't worry if the ink light is on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with tape. Press the power button to the case with soap and water. Store the ink cartridges in the output...
... the cartridges. Secure the ink cartridge holder to turn off the printer. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position. (Don't worry if the ink light is on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with tape. Press the power button to the case with soap and water. Store the ink cartridges in the output...
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if output is misaligned, align the print head as described on page 54. 60 If you transport it. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head as described on page 41; After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your printer. 11. Keep the printer level as you notice a decline in the original box using the protective materials that came with them.
if output is misaligned, align the print head as described on page 54. 60 If you transport it. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head as described on page 41; After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your printer. 11. Keep the printer level as you notice a decline in the original box using the protective materials that came with them.
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...If in the printer. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see "Running a Printer Check" on Your paper ran out. Red ink light flashes One of the print head. Green power light One or both of ink or not installed. Reinstall and red ink light are cartridges...low on page 47. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in the power cord securely, and turn it . red paper and ink lights flashing The printer may be blocking movement of the cartridges is not receiving power. If the lights...
...If in the printer. Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see "Running a Printer Check" on Your paper ran out. Red ink light flashes One of the print head. Green power light One or both of ink or not installed. Reinstall and red ink light are cartridges...low on page 47. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in the power cord securely, and turn it . red paper and ink lights flashing The printer may be blocking movement of the cartridges is not receiving power. If the lights...
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... or EPSON as described on page 76. 5. Disconnect the printer's interface cable. 3. power button paper button A test page prints showing the printer's ROM version number, an ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you may not be installed correctly. ■ If the test page doesn't print, you need to clean the print head...
... or EPSON as described on page 76. 5. Disconnect the printer's interface cable. 3. power button paper button A test page prints showing the printer's ROM version number, an ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you may not be installed correctly. ■ If the test page doesn't print, you need to clean the print head...
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...that the correct port is shown in the printer properties. ■ In Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, if the C84 Series icon doesn't appear in the Chooser. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it on and its print head for details. 65 Turn off the printer, or it may not install correctly. ...9632; Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in the printer. the USB driver may use excess ink...
...that the correct port is shown in the printer properties. ■ In Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, if the C84 Series icon doesn't appear in the Chooser. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it on and its print head for details. 65 Turn off the printer, or it may not install correctly. ...9632; Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in the printer. the USB driver may use excess ink...