Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...on the following pages. Detailed information on each component is on the core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color ...Epson printers and all ink solution. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
...on the following pages. Detailed information on each component is on the core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color ...Epson printers and all ink solution. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... technology results in the lightest areas of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of different...
... technology results in the lightest areas of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in the low-density or highlight areas, reducing the visibility of different...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are present and used with Epson printers there are no added costs for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the same page. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson...
.... Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are present and used with Epson printers there are no added costs for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the same page. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of use, image quality on plain and photo paper, and durability on plain, matte, and glossy paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400.../CX9400Fax All-in text and graphics. The ink base then helps the DURABrite Ultra pigment particles penetrate into plain paper's ...
...penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface of use, image quality on plain and photo paper, and durability on plain, matte, and glossy paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400.../CX9400Fax All-in text and graphics. The ink base then helps the DURABrite Ultra pigment particles penetrate into plain paper's ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... on specialty media, displayed indoors and under glass. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Epson Print DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, like all prints under identical testing. 2. Actual results may differ. 3. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. The smudge across the boy's The quick drying DURABrite face was caused by...
... on specialty media, displayed indoors and under glass. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Epson Print DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, like all prints under identical testing. 2. Actual results may differ. 3. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. The smudge across the boy's The quick drying DURABrite face was caused by...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... • Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets • Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for a printer that can print borderless, frame-ready photos right out of the ink. DURABrite Ultra Glossy Paper Benefits: 3. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with many glossy photo papers, plus still supports matte and...
... • Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets • Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for a printer that can print borderless, frame-ready photos right out of the ink. DURABrite Ultra Glossy Paper Benefits: 3. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with many glossy photo papers, plus still supports matte and...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...New, easier to identify packaging-All models (except for the C88+) feature inks with new packaging making it easier for customers to this customer by offering: • Convenient individual ink cartridges*-With individual ink cartridges, customers can take control of offering a one-size-...64257;ts-all a customer needs to primarily print photos with the other Epson ink technologies, refer to print high quality photos. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for more prints than a standard 69 cartridge (C120/CX8400/...
...New, easier to identify packaging-All models (except for the C88+) feature inks with new packaging making it easier for customers to this customer by offering: • Convenient individual ink cartridges*-With individual ink cartridges, customers can take control of offering a one-size-...64257;ts-all a customer needs to primarily print photos with the other Epson ink technologies, refer to print high quality photos. Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 4 See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for more prints than a standard 69 cartridge (C120/CX8400/...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...gamut on transfers) Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 5 The key differences between conventional dye ink and DURABrite Ultra pigment ink are dependent on special paper to Good The dye inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color-forming...papers. Excellent on matte papers. some competitive printers use all pigment-based ink; Light reflects evenly off the surface. Good Inks are water-resistant on plain and matte papers; Excellent DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has fade resistance beyond photo lab prints-...
...gamut on transfers) Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 5 The key differences between conventional dye ink and DURABrite Ultra pigment ink are dependent on special paper to Good The dye inks are : Key Differences Characteristics Color Gamut Conventional Dye Ink Formed from color-forming...papers. Excellent on matte papers. some competitive printers use all pigment-based ink; Light reflects evenly off the surface. Good Inks are water-resistant on plain and matte papers; Excellent DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has fade resistance beyond photo lab prints-...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...flexibility (with the ability to change. ©2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are trademarks of swapping ink cartridges) • Image quality on plain and photo paper...pages, greeting cards, presentations, report covers, resumes, menus and photos on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One CX7400 All-in-One CX8400 All-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those marks....
...flexibility (with the ability to change. ©2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision, Claria, and Epson UltraChrome K3 are trademarks of swapping ink cartridges) • Image quality on plain and photo paper...pages, greeting cards, presentations, report covers, resumes, menus and photos on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One CX7400 All-in-One CX8400 All-in-One CX9400Fax All-in those marks....
Product Brochure
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... use genuine Epson cartridges. See www.epson.com for more cartridge information. Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are subject to 44" in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. CPD-20569 15K 8/05 and Canada. Epson America, Inc...Epson America, Inc. borderless photo sizes 4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11") Paper Types Supports Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, plain paper, Premium Bright White, Ink Jet Transparencies, Premium Semigloss, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, and envelopes Envelope Types No. 10, DL, C6; C88...
... use genuine Epson cartridges. See www.epson.com for more cartridge information. Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are subject to 44" in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. CPD-20569 15K 8/05 and Canada. Epson America, Inc...Epson America, Inc. borderless photo sizes 4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11") Paper Types Supports Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Paper Heavyweight, plain paper, Premium Bright White, Ink Jet Transparencies, Premium Semigloss, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, and envelopes Envelope Types No. 10, DL, C6; C88...
Product Information Guide
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... USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Paper button Ink button Power button Output tray extension O Ink cartridges Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Bright White...
... USB port 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 - 1 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Parts Accessories Sheet feeder Left edge guide Printer cover Paper support Right edge guide Output tray Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Media Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Paper button Ink button Power button Output tray extension O Ink cartridges Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Bright White...
Product Information Guide
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... (40 °C) Freezing* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta...after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device...
... (40 °C) Freezing* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta...after opening the package Temperature Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if the date on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device...
Product Information Guide
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... Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Loading capacity 80 sheets 20 sheets 100 sheets Load paper as follows: 1. Epson Stylus C88 Loading Paper When loading special Epson ink jet papers, follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't...into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions. 4 - Letter-size paper 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 2. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 ...
... Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight Double-Sided Matte Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Loading capacity 80 sheets 20 sheets 100 sheets Load paper as follows: 1. Epson Stylus C88 Loading Paper When loading special Epson ink jet papers, follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't...into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions. 4 - Letter-size paper 4 x 6-inch or 5 x 7-inch paper 2. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 ...
Product Information Guide
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... which cartridge is off; Turn off Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink is jammed in the original package. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or...printer knows what kind of paper you have a replacement cartridge. For this paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet...
... which cartridge is off; Turn off Explanation The printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, cleaning the print head, or ink is jammed in the original package. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or...printer knows what kind of paper you have a replacement cartridge. For this paper Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet...
Product Information Guide
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..., go to your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Note: If you don't see a screen like the following : ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 you...
..., go to your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Note: If you don't see a screen like the following : ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 you...
Product Information Guide
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...'t remove the green IC chip from dirt and dust. If ink gets on , but not flashing. 2. Place it , or in the Applications folder. Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in a small box. Then click Epson Status Monitor. The power light should be replaced, the holder...
...'t remove the green IC chip from dirt and dust. If ink gets on , but not flashing. 2. Place it , or in the Applications folder. Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in a small box. Then click Epson Status Monitor. The power light should be replaced, the holder...
Product Information Guide
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...printer icon on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may inhibit normal operation and printing. Note: If you don't see light or dark vertical banding, you see the icon, go to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 8 before continuing with water. 7. Select Print Head Alignment. Epson Stylus C88... cartridge apart or try to align the print head. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Select Stylus C88 in the lower right corner of the printer. If ink gets into place. Aligning the Print Head If your screen). Epson Stylus C88 5.
...printer icon on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may inhibit normal operation and printing. Note: If you don't see light or dark vertical banding, you see the icon, go to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 8 before continuing with water. 7. Select Print Head Alignment. Epson Stylus C88... cartridge apart or try to align the print head. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Select Stylus C88 in the lower right corner of the printer. If ink gets into place. Aligning the Print Head If your screen). Epson Stylus C88 5.
Product Information Guide
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... case or inside . 4. Caution: Never use a soft brush to transport your printer some distance, carefully prepare and repack it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth. Note: Keep the printer level during transport and be sure to leave the ink cartridges installed. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Remove all the paper, then use a hard or abrasive brush...
... case or inside . 4. Caution: Never use a soft brush to transport your printer some distance, carefully prepare and repack it with a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth. Note: Keep the printer level during transport and be sure to leave the ink cartridges installed. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Remove all the paper, then use a hard or abrasive brush...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Photos with Macintosh OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where... To Get Help 32 Requirements and Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35 FCC Compliance Statement 37 Declaration of Conformity 38 ENERGY STAR Compliance 38 Epson...
... Photos with Macintosh OS X 19 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 23 Ink Cartridge Precautions 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 25 Solving Problems 29 Checking the Printer's Lights 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Where... To Get Help 32 Requirements and Notices 34 Windows System Requirements 34 Macintosh System Requirements 34 Important Safety Instructions 35 FCC Compliance Statement 37 Declaration of Conformity 38 ENERGY STAR Compliance 38 Epson...
Quick Reference Guide
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Note: The light resistance of prints is rated up your Epson Stylus C88 as you have set up to 100 years on specialty papers, and 70 years on plain paper. Actual print stability will vary according to media, ... ■ Print from Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information about your printer. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use these guidelines as described on the...
Note: The light resistance of prints is rated up your Epson Stylus C88 as you have set up to 100 years on specialty papers, and 70 years on plain paper. Actual print stability will vary according to media, ... ■ Print from Windows® or on a Macintosh® ■ Replace ink cartridges ■ Solve simple problems For more information about your printer. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is the ideal desktop printer for business and home use these guidelines as described on the...