Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are registered trademarks of Seiko...
... find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are registered trademarks of Seiko...
Printer Basics
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... ENERGY STAR Compliance Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading...
... ENERGY STAR Compliance Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading...
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... Nozzle Check Pattern 40 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 41 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 42 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 44 Aligning the Print Head 46 Cleaning the Printer 47 Transporting the Printer 48 iv Printing with PhotoEnhance 23 Using Custom Project Types 26 Using Advanced Settings 28 Using Special Papers 31 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31 Matte Paper -
... Nozzle Check Pattern 40 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 41 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 42 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 44 Aligning the Print Head 46 Cleaning the Printer 47 Transporting the Printer 48 iv Printing with PhotoEnhance 23 Using Custom Project Types 26 Using Advanced Settings 28 Using Special Papers 31 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 31 Matte Paper -
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... on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to the print head. if liquid has entered the printer; s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. otherwise you may become unusable otherwise. For best results, use may result in...by the operating instructions. s Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to replace it from its foil package. s Do not shake an ink cartridge; s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in...
... on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to the print head. if liquid has entered the printer; s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. otherwise you may become unusable otherwise. For best results, use may result in...by the operating instructions. s Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to replace it from its foil package. s Do not shake an ink cartridge; s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in...
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...declines. Follow the instructions here for: s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge (on page 41) s aligning the print head (on page 46) s cleaning the printer (on page 47) s transporting the printer (on page 48) For more details, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page...so they can decline. It's a good idea to turn on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. If any paper you may jam inside the printer. 37 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is connected to...
...declines. Follow the instructions here for: s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge (on page 41) s aligning the print head (on page 46) s cleaning the printer (on page 47) s transporting the printer (on page 48) For more details, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page...so they can decline. It's a good idea to turn on your printer at its best and preparation steps for a long time, the print quality can deliver ink properly. If any paper you may jam inside the printer. 37 Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is connected to...
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... menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Make sure paper is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to confirm the .... 4. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to clean the print head. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in Windows NT). 3. Then click Next. If you ...
... menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Make sure paper is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Using the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to confirm the .... 4. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern. Or, with Windows, click Start, point to clean the print head. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 printer icon in Windows NT). 3. Then click Next. If you ...
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... application and print a short document containing black and color data. 7. If the pattern is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. After the Ppower light stops flashing, print a page to clean the print head again. Check the quality of your printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for three seconds. Using...
... application and print a short document containing black and color data. 7. If the pattern is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. After the Ppower light stops flashing, print a page to clean the print head again. Check the quality of your printer is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for three seconds. Using...
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...empty cartridge installed in the printer until you need to replace an ink cartridge before the expiration date on ink. When you have obtained a replacement. If you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's ...ink cartridge is empty. sales only). Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020189 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges...
...empty cartridge installed in the printer until you need to replace an ink cartridge before the expiration date on ink. When you have obtained a replacement. If you need new ink cartridges, contact your printer not covered by EPSON's ...ink cartridge is empty. sales only). Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them . Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020189 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges...
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... illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. If ink gets on page 37.) Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you perform these steps to replace it contains ink. 3. Make sure the printer is either flashing or on. (If you begin. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. If ink gets into...
... illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. If ink gets on page 37.) Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you perform these steps to replace it contains ink. 3. Make sure the printer is either flashing or on. (If you begin. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. If ink gets into...
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...5 minutes. 43 Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place, but don't press down on . The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. If you will permanently ... the cartridge. The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the printer. 7. When it . Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189...
...5 minutes. 43 Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place, but don't press down on . The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. If you will permanently ... the cartridge. The Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the printer. 7. When it . Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189...
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Make sure the printer is flashing or on the left and the Ppower light begins flashing. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Pull up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on : 1. If ink gets into...
Make sure the printer is flashing or on the left and the Ppower light begins flashing. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Pull up from its holder. (The illustration shows color ink cartridge replacement. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up only the smaller clamp on : 1. If ink gets into...
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... you need to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. Press the E load/eject button again and close the printer cover. The Ppower light flashes and the printer makes noise. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing...
... you need to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. black cartridge color cartridge (S020189) (S020191) 6. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with step 9. 9. Press the E load/eject button again and close the printer cover. The Ppower light flashes and the printer makes noise. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing...
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... turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with your printer. See the unpacking sheet that came with it. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Be sure...
... turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with your printer. See the unpacking sheet that came with it. Then disconnect the printer cable from the electrical outlet. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support. 4. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Be sure...
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... have removed the yellow tape seal from the installed ink cartridge(s). Try these solutions: s Make sure the printer is on and ready to resume printing. If in your printer may not have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). P is on S flashes and B and...EPSON; If an ink out light remains on and the print head moves into replacement position, replace the ink cartridge(s) as described on , you may have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). Press the E load/eject button to resume printing. Make sure none of the sheets are off, the printer...
... have removed the yellow tape seal from the installed ink cartridge(s). Try these solutions: s Make sure the printer is on and ready to resume printing. If in your printer may not have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). P is on S flashes and B and...EPSON; If an ink out light remains on and the print head moves into replacement position, replace the ink cartridge(s) as described on , you may have a replacement cartridge (black S020189, color S020191). Press the E load/eject button to resume printing. Make sure none of the sheets are off, the printer...
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Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support extension paper support (pulls up here) right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 52
Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support extension paper support (pulls up here) right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 52
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... turn it back on, contact your printer for use more ink than necessary the next time you have any screen savers and virus protection software. s Make sure you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its ink delivery system for instructions on configuring your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get... Help" on again. If you turn off the printer while it's charging, it , and turn off the...
... turn it back on, contact your printer for use more ink than necessary the next time you have any screen savers and virus protection software. s Make sure you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its ink delivery system for instructions on configuring your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get... Help" on again. If you turn off the printer while it's charging, it , and turn off the...
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See page 35 for instructions. s Make sure the paper thickness lever is in the printer software. Set it 's in the + position, your printer is usually whiter or shinier. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using Automatic mode. For most papers, set for thicker paper or ...the paper thickness lever to the left. 55 If it to the + position to print on ink. s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't low on thick paper or envelopes. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. s If you're printing an image with Landscape orientation, you loaded. You see ...
See page 35 for instructions. s Make sure the paper thickness lever is in the printer software. Set it 's in the + position, your printer is usually whiter or shinier. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using Automatic mode. For most papers, set for thicker paper or ...the paper thickness lever to the left. 55 If it to the + position to print on ink. s Make sure an ink cartridge isn't low on thick paper or envelopes. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility using EPSON ink jet paper. s If you're printing an image with Landscape orientation, you loaded. You see ...
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... or try loading your electronic Reference Guide. If it is faint or has gaps in the + position, your printer is blurry or smeared. To clean the print head, see if the ink cartridges are not clogged. Your printout is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. 56 s Use a support... sheet with the printable side up ). See page 46 for guidelines. If it is, reload a new stack of paper. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 41. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it 's in the image. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to see ...
... or try loading your electronic Reference Guide. If it is faint or has gaps in the + position, your printer is blurry or smeared. To clean the print head, see if the ink cartridges are not clogged. Your printout is usually whiter or shinier than the other side. 56 s Use a support... sheet with the printable side up ). See page 46 for guidelines. If it is, reload a new stack of paper. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 41. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If it 's in the image. Your printout is set the paper thickness lever to see ...
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... default printer or the current printer in your printer software; see page 44). s Make sure the Ink setting is more than six months old, see page 16 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). see page 41 (if the cartridge is set for color images and your on-screen colors. s Your printed colors can use a color management system to Color for color printing...
... default printer or the current printer in your printer software; see page 44). s Make sure the Ink setting is more than six months old, see page 16 (Windows) or page 21 (Macintosh). see page 41 (if the cartridge is set for color images and your on-screen colors. s Your printed colors can use a color management system to Color for color printing...
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In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only...
In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160) s Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only...