Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...;cer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Epson America, Inc. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed "dots" in those marks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used herein are no added costs for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color...
...;cer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Epson America, Inc. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to create printed "dots" in those marks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used herein are no added costs for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for identification purposes only and may be much more . 1 Because the Epson Stylus C80 uses a different variation of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with.... 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ink that use the latest formulation of their respective owners. While current models support Epson Glossy Photo Paper, the Epson Stylus C80 does not...
... following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for identification purposes only and may be much more . 1 Because the Epson Stylus C80 uses a different variation of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with.... 3 The EPSON Stylus C64/C66/C84/C86/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600 use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ink that use the latest formulation of their respective owners. While current models support Epson Glossy Photo Paper, the Epson Stylus C80 does not...
Start Here Card
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The tape may be in slightly different places on the back of the sheet feeder. The paper support should fit securely. Don't touch this cable Remove this piece 3 Slide the paper support into the groove on your printer, so check carefully. EPSON Stylus C84 EPSON Stylus® C84 Start Here 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the box. 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 tape may be in slightly different places on the back of the sheet feeder. The paper support should fit securely. Don't touch this cable Remove this piece 3 Slide the paper support into the groove on your printer, so check carefully. EPSON Stylus C84 EPSON Stylus® C84 Start Here 1 Unpack 1 Remove everything from the box. 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.
Start Here Card
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... the front. 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. 2 Shake the package of the cartridge label should match the marker on . Then remove the cartridges from the package. (Don't shake them after removing...
... the front. 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. 2 Shake the package of the cartridge label should match the marker on . Then remove the cartridges from the package. (Don't shake them after removing...
Start Here Card
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...174; or Macintosh®) or • Parallel cable (Windows only). 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 Slotted end Turn over You need only one of the cable into your computer's... must use any open USB port.) Flat end Square end Parallel Cable Users (Windows only) 1 Make sure your printer. 5 Close the cartridge cover. 6 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. USB Cable Users (Windows or Mac®) 1 Make sure your computer's USB port until section 6, "Install...
...174; or Macintosh®) or • Parallel cable (Windows only). 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 Slotted end Turn over You need only one of the cable into your computer's... must use any open USB port.) Flat end Square end Parallel Cable Users (Windows only) 1 Make sure your printer. 5 Close the cartridge cover. 6 Press the ink button and close the printer cover. USB Cable Users (Windows or Mac®) 1 Make sure your computer's USB port until section 6, "Install...
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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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. Limited Warranty 82 INDEX 85 5
Printer Basics
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... help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? See the Start Here sheet to exit EPSON Print Show. 9 Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show. 3. Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. The EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) has...
... help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? See the Start Here sheet to exit EPSON Print Show. 9 Launching the Animations 1. Click Print Show. 3. Click Exit to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. The EPSON Printer Information Center (EPIC) has...
Printer Basics
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...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 Information Center icon on your desktop. You can also clean the print... head by holding down the button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is off.)...
...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 Information Center icon on your desktop. You can also clean the print... head by holding down the button on the printer for three seconds. (This only works when the red light is off.)...
Printer Basics
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...the instructions on , you need to replace a cartridge; Caution: Never turn off . (If the ink light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details.) 2. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Select Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). ...click the printer icon on page 45 for more than 5 minutes. 42 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Head Cleaning. Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. The printer makes noise...
...the instructions on , you need to replace a cartridge; Caution: Never turn off . (If the ink light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for details.) 2. Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Select Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). ...click the printer icon on page 45 for more than 5 minutes. 42 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Head Cleaning. Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. 3. Running the Head Cleaning Utility 1. The printer makes noise...
Printer Basics
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...www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Caution: To ensure good results, use . ** Availability of black ink cartridge types varies by EPSON's warranty. Your printer includes the high capacity black ink cartridge. Other products may want to your dealer, or call (800) 463-7766 for ... sales only). Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by location. The high capacity black ink cartridges are recommended as replacement cartridges for this printer for dealer referral. 44...
...www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Caution: To ensure good results, use . ** Availability of black ink cartridge types varies by EPSON's warranty. Your printer includes the high capacity black ink cartridge. Other products may want to your dealer, or call (800) 463-7766 for ... sales only). Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by location. The high capacity black ink cartridges are recommended as replacement cartridges for this printer for dealer referral. 44...
Printer Basics
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.... You see a window like this can damage the printer. If ink gets in the Applications folder. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. ■ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. If ink gets on the top). 46
.... You see a window like this can damage the printer. If ink gets in the Applications folder. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the ink cartridge. ■ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. If ink gets on the top). 46
Printer Basics
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... by hand. 4. Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges when the red ink out light is flashing or on , but not flashing. 2. Make sure the printer is empty, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Press the ink button for one ink cartridge is turned on and not printing. Once you begin.... Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you start to clean the print ...
... by hand. 4. Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges when the red ink out light is flashing or on , but not flashing. 2. Make sure the printer is empty, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Press the ink button for one ink cartridge is turned on and not printing. Once you begin.... Replacing an Empty or Low Ink Cartridge Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you start to clean the print ...
Printer Basics
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Open the cartridge cover. 6. ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to refill it out of the printer. 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
Open the cartridge cover. 6. ■ If all the empty cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to refill it out of the printer. 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
Printer Basics
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...cartridge cover. 11. Select C84 Series in your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. Macintosh 8.6 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. The green power light flashes and the printer...determine which cartridges need to 9.x: Open your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. 10. Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the ink out light isn't flashing or on, you may need to replace old ink cartridges: 1. ...
...cartridge cover. 11. Select C84 Series in your printer for more than six months and print quality declines. Macintosh 8.6 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. The green power light flashes and the printer...determine which cartridges need to 9.x: Open your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. 10. Replacing a Cartridge When Print Quality Declines Even if the ink out light isn't flashing or on, you may need to replace old ink cartridges: 1. ...
Printer Basics
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... begins to print the nozzle check pattern. Then examine the pattern for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 51 Make sure you must have the correct replacement...
... begins to print the nozzle check pattern. Then examine the pattern for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 51 Make sure you must have the correct replacement...
Printer Basics
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Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 8. Before you lift it out of the cartridge as you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it . 6. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it four or five times. 52 Pinch the back tab of the printer. Open the cartridge cover. 7. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water.
Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 8. Before you lift it out of the cartridge as you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it . 6. Don't take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it four or five times. 52 Pinch the back tab of the printer. Open the cartridge cover. 7. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water.
Printer Basics
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Repeat steps 7 through 9 for more than 5 minutes. 53 Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one minute. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. When it into the cartridge holder. Note: Never turn off the printer while the power light is firmly seated. 10. Charging takes about one...
Repeat steps 7 through 9 for more than 5 minutes. 53 Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one minute. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. When it into the cartridge holder. Note: Never turn off the printer while the power light is firmly seated. 10. Charging takes about one...
Printer Basics
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...C84 Series in the lower right corner of paper. 3. You see light or dark horizontal banding, you need to clean the print head. 1. Windows: Right-click the printer...the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Follow the instructions on your taskbar (in the printer list..., click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. Turn on ink or you may need to align the print head. Macintosh OS 8.6 to print a black vertical alignment test page. Note: Banding may also occur if your cartridges are low on the printer...
...C84 Series in the lower right corner of paper. 3. You see light or dark horizontal banding, you need to clean the print head. 1. Windows: Right-click the printer...the EPSON Printer Utility icon. Follow the instructions on your taskbar (in the printer list..., click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 4. Turn on ink or you may need to align the print head. Macintosh OS 8.6 to print a black vertical alignment test page. Note: Banding may also occur if your cartridges are low on the printer...
Printer Basics
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... the paper support. 3. Open the printer cover. 4. Note: Don't press the ink button for transportation by hand. 5. Press the ink button. Turn on the printer. 2. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to clean the print head. Open the cartridge cover. 58 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship...
... the paper support. 3. Open the printer cover. 4. Note: Don't press the ink button for transportation by hand. 5. Press the ink button. Turn on the printer. 2. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to clean the print head. Open the cartridge cover. 58 Transporting the Printer If you need to ship...