Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson papers are for...
... special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson papers are for...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... currently featured on the 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 the latest information on DURABrite Inks, testimonials, and more expensive to use specialty papers to consider both the cost and the yield of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with lower yields can...
... currently featured on the 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 the latest information on DURABrite Inks, testimonials, and more expensive to use specialty papers to consider both the cost and the yield of the ink cartridges-lower cost cartridges with lower yields can...
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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... Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? See the Start Here sheet to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. 4. Click Print Show. 3. Use the program tools to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. EPIC also includes an on...your desktop. 2. Click Exit to view the manual. If you how. Launching the Animations 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape...
... Need help loading special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? See the Start Here sheet to pause a movie, replay a step, or skip ahead. 4. Click Print Show. 3. Use the program tools to install the EPSON Printer Information Center. EPIC also includes an on...your desktop. 2. Click Exit to view the manual. If you how. Launching the Animations 1. Double-click the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on -screen User's Guide with additional printer details. Note: You need a browser-such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape...
Printer Basics
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... Special Papers EPSON offers the following special ink jet papers for dealer referral. 13 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...
... Special Papers EPSON offers the following special ink jet papers for dealer referral. 13 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...
Printer Basics
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... so they can decline, so turn on your printer for moving your printer working at least once a month 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 maintain good print quality. ...41 You can also clean the print head by holding down the button on the printer for : ■ "Cleaning the...
... so they can decline, so turn on your printer for moving your printer working at least once a month 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 maintain good print quality. ...41 You can also clean the print head by holding down the button on the printer for : ■ "Cleaning the...
Printer Basics
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...Head Cleaning Utility 1. Windows Macintosh Cleaning takes several seconds. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). Follow the instructions on page 45 for more than 5 minutes.... 42 Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you need to replace a cartridge; Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink...
...Head Cleaning Utility 1. Windows Macintosh Cleaning takes several seconds. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and double-click EPSON Printer Utility. Select Stylus C84 in the lower right corner of your screen). Follow the instructions on page 45 for more than 5 minutes.... 42 Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you need to replace a cartridge; Macintosh OS 8.6 to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink...
Printer Basics
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... refill them and before the expiration date on continuous printing after ink replacement. The high capacity black ink cartridges are recommended as replacement cartridges for this printer for dealer referral. 44 When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by location. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . In Canada, please call the...
... refill them and before the expiration date on continuous printing after ink replacement. The high capacity black ink cartridges are recommended as replacement cartridges for this printer for dealer referral. 44 When you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by location. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . In Canada, please call the...
Printer Basics
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... after cleaning and aligning the print head, 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, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ■ Windows: Double-click the icon on...
... after cleaning and aligning the print head, 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, you need to replace the cartridge(s). Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ■ Windows: Double-click the icon on...
Printer Basics
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...and water. Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. If ink gets on the top). 46 ■ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in a small box, or, if you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of children... and do not drink the ink. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color...
...and water. Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. If ink gets on the top). 46 ■ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in a small box, or, if you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of children... and do not drink the ink. Then click EPSON Status Monitor. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color...
Printer Basics
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... The power light also begins to replace ink cartridges when the red ink out light is empty, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Caution: Don't press the ink button for one ink cartridge is flashing or on and not printing. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand... 4. The power light should be replaced. 47 Press the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to clean the print head. Follow these steps ...
... The power light also begins to replace ink cartridges when the red ink out light is empty, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Caution: Don't press the ink button for one ink cartridge is flashing or on and not printing. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand... 4. The power light should be replaced. 47 Press the ink button for more than 2 seconds, or the printer will start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you begin. The print head moves to the left, and the cartridge that needs to clean the print head. Follow these steps ...
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Open the cartridge cover. 6. 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. Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it . 48
Open the cartridge cover. 6. 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. Pinch the back tab of the empty cartridge as you lift it . 48
Printer Basics
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... or on, you 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. Then click Nozzle Check. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one minute. When it 's been ... cartridge cover. 11. Select C84 Series in your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Click the Utility button, then click the Nozzle Check button. 50 10. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink ...
... or on, you 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. Then click Nozzle Check. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one minute. When it 's been ... cartridge cover. 11. Select C84 Series in your Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Click the Utility button, then click the Nozzle Check button. 50 10. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink ...
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Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 5. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to print the nozzle check pattern. Once you must have the correct replacement cartridges. Press the ink button. Caution: To avoid damaging the...
Make sure you have the new ink cartridges before you continue. Lower the output tray and open the printer cover. 5. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to print the nozzle check pattern. Once you must have the correct replacement cartridges. Press the ink button. Caution: To avoid damaging the...
Printer Basics
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...3. 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. Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for more... than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to flash. Open the printer cover. 4. Open the cartridge cover. 58 Turn on the printer. 2. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position...
...3. 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. Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for more... than 2 seconds, or the printer will start to flash. Open the printer cover. 4. Open the cartridge cover. 58 Turn on the printer. 2. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position...
Printer Basics
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...tape and reinstall the ink cartridges immediately after installing the printer in your hands, wash them immediately with water. 7. Close the printer cover, push in the far right position. (Don't worry if the ink light is on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with tape. 6. Store the ink cartridges in a plastic bag.... 59 Warning: If ink gets on .) 8. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with soap and water. Remove all the cartridges. Tape Caution: Be sure to turn off the printer. Pinch the back tab of each cartridge as you lift it out of the cartridges are facing up. Unplug...
...tape and reinstall the ink cartridges immediately after installing the printer in your hands, wash them immediately with water. 7. Close the printer cover, push in the far right position. (Don't worry if the ink light is on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with tape. 6. Store the ink cartridges in a plastic bag.... 59 Warning: If ink gets on .) 8. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with soap and water. Remove all the cartridges. Tape Caution: Be sure to turn off the printer. Pinch the back tab of each cartridge as you lift it out of the cartridges are facing up. Unplug...
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if output is misaligned, align the print head as you notice a decline in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your printer. Keep the printer level as described on page 41; 11. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head as described on page 54. 60 If you transport it.
if output is misaligned, align the print head as you notice a decline in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head, reinstall the ink cartridges, and test your printer. Keep the printer level as described on page 41; 11. Repack the printer and its attachments in print quality, clean the print head as described on page 54. 60 If you transport it.
Printer Basics
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... the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in the power cord securely, and turn it with the printer or incorrectly installed. If the light is jammed in doubt, try another outlet. 63 Red ink light flashes One of the ink cartridges is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn the...
... the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in the power cord securely, and turn it with the printer or incorrectly installed. If the light is jammed in doubt, try another outlet. 63 Red ink light flashes One of the ink cartridges is off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn the...
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..." or "Macintosh System Requirements" on . Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is securely connected at both ends. the USB driver may also have software...finished (the green power light stops flashing) before you turn it on. ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is shown in the printer properties. ■ In Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, if the C84 Series icon doesn't appear in ...
..." or "Macintosh System Requirements" on . Problems and Solutions Setup and Software Installation Problems The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ When you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its cable is securely connected at both ends. the USB driver may also have software...finished (the green power light stops flashing) before you turn it on. ■ Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is shown in the printer properties. ■ In Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, if the C84 Series icon doesn't appear in ...