Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... you never have to swap an ink cartridge to the page, based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to receive Epson inks. DURABrite and Chief Memory Of...
... you never have to swap an ink cartridge to the page, based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to receive Epson inks. DURABrite and Chief Memory Of...
Printer Basics
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... Compliance Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Opening Your Electronic Manual Navigating an Electronic Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with a Macintosh Using EPSON Special Papers EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers Printing with Custom Settings Using Custom...
... Compliance Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Opening Your Electronic Manual Navigating an Electronic Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with a Macintosh Using EPSON Special Papers EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers Printing with Custom Settings Using Custom...
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... 21 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 22 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 22 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 23 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 26 Aligning the Print Head 28 Cleaning the Printer 29 Transporting the Printer 30 PROBLEM SOLVING 31 Diagnosing Printer Problems 31 Checking the Control Panel Lights 31 Running a Printer Operation Check 33 Problems and Solutions 34 Problems...
... 21 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 22 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 22 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 23 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 26 Aligning the Print Head 28 Cleaning the Printer 29 Transporting the Printer 30 PROBLEM SOLVING 31 Diagnosing Printer Problems 31 Checking the Control Panel Lights 31 Running a Printer Operation Check 33 Problems and Solutions 34 Problems...
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... d'une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Do not put your eyes, flush them immediately with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all equipment to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:... manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. If it off . s Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to properly grounded power outlets. s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the devices plugged...
... d'une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Do not put your eyes, flush them immediately with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all equipment to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:... manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. If it off . s Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to properly grounded power outlets. s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the devices plugged...
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... to replace it from its foil package. s Do not use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them . s Do not shake an ink cartridge; Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off . The cartridge may result in reduced print quality. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may become unusable otherwise. For...
... to replace it from its foil package. s Do not use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them . s Do not shake an ink cartridge; Do not unplug the printer or turn the printer off . The cartridge may result in reduced print quality. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may become unusable otherwise. For...
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... electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i Manual as described on page 7. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it for moving: s "Cleaning the Print Head" below s "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 22 s "Aligning the Print Head" on page 28 s "Cleaning the Printer" on page 29 s "Transporting the Printer" on... page 30 For more details, see your printer software (when connected to a local port, not over a network...
... electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i Manual as described on page 7. Cleaning the print head uses ink, so clean it for moving: s "Cleaning the Print Head" below s "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 22 s "Aligning the Print Head" on page 28 s "Cleaning the Printer" on page 29 s "Transporting the Printer" on... page 30 For more details, see your printer software (when connected to a local port, not over a network...
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...EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. If your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for instructions. Missing dots Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is empty and you need new ink cartridges..., contact your printout looks okay, you have a new cartridge. sales only). It should look something...
...EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. If your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 for instructions. Missing dots Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is empty and you need new ink cartridges..., contact your printout looks okay, you have a new cartridge. sales only). It should look something...
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... off , the printer cleans the print head, as shown below. Remove the new ink cartridge from the top of installing them and before the lights flash (because the ink is either flashing or on the package: Black ink cartridge: S020189 Color ink cartridge: S020191 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. black cartridge color cartridge Caution: You...
... off , the printer cleans the print head, as shown below. Remove the new ink cartridge from the top of installing them and before the lights flash (because the ink is either flashing or on the package: Black ink cartridge: S020189 Color ink cartridge: S020191 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. black cartridge color cartridge Caution: You...
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...To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it contains ink. 5. Make sure the printer is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Pull up from... its home position if you can't reuse it, even if it carefully. 3. Don't open the printer cover. 4. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with a new one...
...To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it contains ink. 5. Make sure the printer is turned on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. The cartridge rises up the ink cartridge clamp. Pull up from... its home position if you can't reuse it, even if it carefully. 3. Don't open the printer cover. 4. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with a new one...
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...(Even if you don't press the button, ink charging begins 60 seconds after you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before going on . If you close the printer cover. Charging takes a couple of the printer. 8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light...10. When it locks in place. 9. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 25 Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of ...
...(Even if you don't press the button, ink charging begins 60 seconds after you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before going on . If you close the printer cover. Charging takes a couple of the printer. 8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light...10. When it locks in place. 9. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 25 Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of ...
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... shown below. Remove only the yellow part of the cartridge or you tell? Make sure the printer is flashing or on top as they used to replace an ink cartridge before the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 4. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and...
... shown below. Remove only the yellow part of the cartridge or you tell? Make sure the printer is flashing or on top as they used to replace an ink cartridge before the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 4. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and...
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... Ppower light stops flashing and stays on. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 27 Once you remove a cartridge, you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before going on your eyes, flush them thoroughly...
... Ppower light stops flashing and stays on. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 27 Once you remove a cartridge, you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before going on your eyes, flush them thoroughly...
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... with it. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 2. Push in the far right position. Repack the printer and attachments in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head (see page 28). 30 Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the output...
... with it. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 2. Push in the far right position. Repack the printer and attachments in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head (see page 28). 30 Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the output...
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...black and A color ink out lights come on or flash: P is on S flashes S is on B or A flash B or A are on P and S flash, and B and A are on P S B A flash P S B A are off the printer, plug in ... When an ink out light comes on , contact your dealer or EPSON; Then turn off the printer, remove the jammed paper, and turn it on , contact your dealer or EPSON; If the ...printer box. Turn off the printer and gently pull out all the lights are off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on . Turn off The P power light is on when the printer is on and ready to replace the ink cartridge...
...black and A color ink out lights come on or flash: P is on S flashes S is on B or A flash B or A are on P and S flash, and B and A are on P S B A flash P S B A are off the printer, plug in ... When an ink out light comes on , contact your dealer or EPSON; Then turn off the printer, remove the jammed paper, and turn it on , contact your dealer or EPSON; If the ...printer box. Turn off the printer and gently pull out all the lights are off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on . Turn off The P power light is on when the printer is on and ready to replace the ink cartridge...
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... check the online help contact information. See the Start Here card for installing the printer software on . s Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have problems, close all other applications...Printer or Installing Its Software You installed the ink cartridges and the printer started making sure your problem, see "Troubleshooting" in the printer. You're having problems installing the printer software . . . Problems and Solutions Here are locked down completely and that no packing material remains in the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i...
... check the online help contact information. See the Start Here card for installing the printer software on . s Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have problems, close all other applications...Printer or Installing Its Software You installed the ink cartridges and the printer started making sure your problem, see "Troubleshooting" in the printer. You're having problems installing the printer software . . . Problems and Solutions Here are locked down completely and that no packing material remains in the electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i...
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... sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. See page 28 for guidelines. s Make sure the printable side of ink jet paper. Set it to replace it 's in the + position, your printer is face up. It is usually the whiter or shinier side of the paper is set the paper thickness lever...paper or envelopes. 36 If you may have banding. s Try using Automatic mode. See page 10 for thicker paper or envelopes and your ink cartridge is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; s For most papers, set the paper thickness lever to the right. To clean the print head, see page 19. s Run the...
... sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. See page 28 for guidelines. s Make sure the printable side of ink jet paper. Set it to replace it 's in the + position, your printer is face up. It is usually the whiter or shinier side of the paper is set the paper thickness lever...paper or envelopes. 36 If you may have banding. s Try using Automatic mode. See page 10 for thicker paper or envelopes and your ink cartridge is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; s For most papers, set the paper thickness lever to the right. To clean the print head, see page 19. s Run the...
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... 38 If your printout contains incorrect or missing colors . . . For information on your printer software's color matching options, see page 26. s Make sure you set to the Quality setting in a smaller size. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If your ink cartridge is , reload a new stack of paper ... image resolution or print it in your printer software; s You may need to replace it is more than six months old, you can never exactly match your on ink or too old. s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on -screen colors. s Try using Automatic mode. See page...
... 38 If your printout contains incorrect or missing colors . . . For information on your printer software's color matching options, see page 26. s Make sure you set to the Quality setting in a smaller size. s Run the Print Head Alignment utility. If your ink cartridge is , reload a new stack of paper ... image resolution or print it in your printer software; s You may need to replace it is more than six months old, you can never exactly match your on ink or too old. s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on -screen colors. s Try using Automatic mode. See page...
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...(310) 974-1188 U.S. In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i) s Product serial number (located on the printer software CD-ROM, contact the software manufacturer as described below. Creative Software Technical Support For technical support on any ...need help using another manufacturer's software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for dealer referral. or (905) 709-2567 Canada. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit ...
...(310) 974-1188 U.S. In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i) s Product serial number (located on the printer software CD-ROM, contact the software manufacturer as described below. Creative Software Technical Support For technical support on any ...need help using another manufacturer's software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for dealer referral. or (905) 709-2567 Canada. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit ...
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I Ink cartridge replacing, 22 to 25 replacing outdated, 26 to 27 safety instructions, 5 to 6 Ink level gauge, Windows, 55 Ink setting, 10, 53 L Layout, 11, 54 Lights, 31 to 32 Load/eject button, 31 M Macintosh printing with, 9 to 18 system requirements, 3 Maintenance, 19 to 29 ... Type setting, 10, 14, 53 MicroWeave setting, 17 Moving the printer, 30 N Nozzle Check utility, 20 to 22 P Paper EPSON special, 11 to 14 loading, 9, 51 problems, 32 tab, Windows, 53 thickness lever, 13 Photo Paper, 12 to 13, 18 60 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 13 PhotoEnhance3 setting, 16, 17 Preview, 11 Print...
I Ink cartridge replacing, 22 to 25 replacing outdated, 26 to 27 safety instructions, 5 to 6 Ink level gauge, Windows, 55 Ink setting, 10, 53 L Layout, 11, 54 Lights, 31 to 32 Load/eject button, 31 M Macintosh printing with, 9 to 18 system requirements, 3 Maintenance, 19 to 29 ... Type setting, 10, 14, 53 MicroWeave setting, 17 Moving the printer, 30 N Nozzle Check utility, 20 to 22 P Paper EPSON special, 11 to 14 loading, 9, 51 problems, 32 tab, Windows, 53 thickness lever, 13 Photo Paper, 12 to 13, 18 60 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 13 PhotoEnhance3 setting, 16, 17 Preview, 11 Print...
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... on the package: Black ink cartridge S020189 Color ink cartridge S020191 EPSON Papers Paper name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel...
... on the package: Black ink cartridge S020189 Color ink cartridge S020191 EPSON Papers Paper name EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel...