Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...size-fits-all -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 solutions tailored to produce award-... Better fill in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color control and superior ...
...size-fits-all -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 solutions tailored to produce award-... Better fill in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color control and superior ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...in photos and laser sharp text. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to have fast print speeds without having to...compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined...
...in photos and laser sharp text. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to have fast print speeds without having to...compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... and Chief Memory Officer are designed in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Whether the customer is a professional photographer staking his reputation on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are registered trademarks or trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson papers are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to get sharp black...
... and Chief Memory Officer are designed in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Whether the customer is a professional photographer staking his reputation on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are registered trademarks or trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson papers are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to get sharp black...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... penetrate into plain paper's fibers is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses an innovative formulation of ink into the paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is referred to produce the highest quality everyday documents on plain paper...
... penetrate into plain paper's fibers is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses an innovative formulation of ink into the paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is referred to produce the highest quality everyday documents on plain paper...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...and beyond. Actual print stability will again dissolve and move from their original position, causing smearing. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. under glass or UV filter or lamination, or properly store them . For maximum print life, ...side Fade testing using accelerated exposure to get wet and do not dissolve if they can be touched. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink particles "rest" on all Epson inks, uses a quick drying formula. The water-resistant properties of plain paper and are then absorbed into the fi...
...and beyond. Actual print stability will again dissolve and move from their original position, causing smearing. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. under glass or UV filter or lamination, or properly store them . For maximum print life, ...side Fade testing using accelerated exposure to get wet and do not dissolve if they can be touched. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink particles "rest" on all Epson inks, uses a quick drying formula. The water-resistant properties of plain paper and are then absorbed into the fi...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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...Benefits: 3. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with DURABrite Ultra pigment ink support BorderFree® printing, so customers can produce great everyday text documents and photos. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is reduced. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink offers these new advantages when...• Transparency Film • Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets • Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 3 Reduced gloss differential: Gloss differential occurs when the gloss of ...
...Benefits: 3. Epson printers and All-in-One printers with DURABrite Ultra pigment ink support BorderFree® printing, so customers can produce great everyday text documents and photos. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is reduced. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink offers these new advantages when...• Transparency Film • Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets • Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards • PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Page 3 Reduced gloss differential: Gloss differential occurs when the gloss of ...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... models (except for the C88+) feature inks with the other Epson ink technologies, refer to use and feature an affordable cartridge price (for most interested in a dual-pack black and is a breakthrough ink that 's needed. • Excellent output on plain papers-Because you don't have to the Epson Ink Solutions document. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for heavy...
... models (except for the C88+) feature inks with the other Epson ink technologies, refer to use and feature an affordable cartridge price (for most interested in a dual-pack black and is a breakthrough ink that 's needed. • Excellent output on plain papers-Because you don't have to the Epson Ink Solutions document. See the Ink Jet Printer Reference Material for heavy...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... insoluble pigment particles Best on plain and matte papers; The key advantage of Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the only consumer-class 4-color ink set that uses all dye-based ink. Excellent on glossy photo papers Fade-resistance Water-Resistance Plain Paper Printing Media Selection... Coloring is absorbed into the plain paper fibers. some competitive printers use all pigment-based ink; Best Wide media compatibility: Plain, Matte, RC (Resin Coated) Photo and High Gloss papers, and specialty media (...
... insoluble pigment particles Best on plain and matte papers; The key advantage of Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the only consumer-class 4-color ink set that uses all dye-based ink. Excellent on glossy photo papers Fade-resistance Water-Resistance Plain Paper Printing Media Selection... Coloring is absorbed into the plain paper fibers. some competitive printers use all pigment-based ink; Best Wide media compatibility: Plain, Matte, RC (Resin Coated) Photo and High Gloss papers, and specialty media (...
DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief
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... of their respective owners. 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 Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the ideal solution for the latest information on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One...
... of their respective owners. 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 Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is the ideal solution for the latest information on the following Epson stand-alone printers and All-in-One printers: C88+ Printer C120 Printer CX4400 All-in-One...
Product Brochure
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C88 SPECIFICATIONS Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) advanced Micro Piezo,® optimized for photo printing Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 180 nozzles 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY) Ink Type DURABrite Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade and water resistant) Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Minimum Ink...printer damage. Color pages per minute based on text memo in length; See www.epson.com for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on plain paper. Epson, Epson Stylus...plain paper. The printer ships with ink cartridges) Connectivity USB/Parallel...
C88 SPECIFICATIONS Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) advanced Micro Piezo,® optimized for photo printing Nozzle Configuration Monochrome head Color head 180 nozzles 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY) Ink Type DURABrite Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade and water resistant) Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Minimum Ink...printer damage. Color pages per minute based on text memo in length; See www.epson.com for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on plain paper. Epson, Epson Stylus...plain paper. The printer ships with ink cartridges) Connectivity USB/Parallel...
Product Information Guide
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...-7766). sales only). 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...
...-7766). sales only). 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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... Version 1.1 12 Mbps (Full speed device) NRZI USB Series B 6 feet or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Mechanical Paper path...
... Version 1.1 12 Mbps (Full speed device) NRZI USB Series B 6 feet or less (under 2 meters) Parallel Interface Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface 2 - Epson Stylus C88 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Mechanical Paper path...
Product Information Guide
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...inch paper 2. Epson Stylus C88 Loading Paper When loading special Epson ink jet papers, follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ❏ Load the printable side face-up , against the paper (but not too tightly). Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Then ...Ink Jet Paper Loading capacity 80 sheets 20 sheets 100 sheets Load paper as follows: 1. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer...
...inch paper 2. Epson Stylus C88 Loading Paper When loading special Epson ink jet papers, follow these guidelines when loading paper: ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ❏ Load the printable side face-up , against the paper (but not too tightly). Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Then ...Ink Jet Paper Loading capacity 80 sheets 20 sheets 100 sheets Load paper as follows: 1. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer...
Product Information Guide
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... on . If you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Turn off the printer. Make sure the outlet is working and is not receiving power. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media...printer's control panel lights. Make sure 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...
... on . If you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Turn off the printer. Make sure the outlet is working and is not receiving power. Epson Stylus C88 Printing on Special Media Select the correct Type or Media...printer's control panel lights. Make sure 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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...best. Select Stylus C88 in progress; Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. Note: If you can deliver ink properly. This section explains how to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the printer, then do ...10063; Windows: Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). This unclogs...
...best. Select Stylus C88 in progress; Macintosh: Click Confirmation, then click Next. Note: If you can deliver ink properly. This section explains how to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the printer, then do ...10063; Windows: Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. Epson Stylus C88 6/05 Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). This unclogs...
Product Information Guide
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... steps in the same environment as this can damage the printer. Go to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. 1. Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this : Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Press and release the...
... steps in the same environment as this can damage the printer. Go to the ink cartridge replacement position, shown below . Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. 1. Epson Stylus C88 You see a window like this : Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Press and release the...
Product Information Guide
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..., click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 8 - Note: Banding may need to align the print head. Close the printer cover. 12. otherwise ink will leak. Select Print Head Alignment. Epson Stylus C88 5. If you may not be installed correctly. you need to refill it clicks into your screen). Don't touch the green part 8. Turn on...
..., click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 8 - Note: Banding may need to align the print head. Close the printer cover. 12. otherwise ink will leak. Select Print Head Alignment. Epson Stylus C88 5. If you may not be installed correctly. you need to refill it clicks into your screen). Don't touch the green part 8. Turn on...
Product Information Guide
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...'t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. 3. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer some distance, carefully prepare and repack it several times a year. 1. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from getting inside of the printer. 7. Disconnect the interface cable. 4. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the sheet feeder and remove the...
...'t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. 3. Epson Stylus C88 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer some distance, carefully prepare and repack it several times a year. 1. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from getting inside of the printer. 7. Disconnect the interface cable. 4. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the sheet feeder and remove the...
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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... information about your prints stand the test of prints. The Stylus C88 features Epson's exclusive DURABrite® Ultra pigment inks. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of time. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is practical for everyday tasks, yet capable of delivering superior photo printing. These quick-drying inks are resistant to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from...
... information about your prints stand the test of prints. The Stylus C88 features Epson's exclusive DURABrite® Ultra pigment inks. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of time. Introduction The Epson Stylus® C88 printer is practical for everyday tasks, yet capable of delivering superior photo printing. These quick-drying inks are resistant to : ■ Load paper ■ Print from...