Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... ink reservoir which is generally measured in printing. The size and number of nozzles on the print head. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray...
... ink reservoir which is generally measured in printing. The size and number of nozzles on the print head. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can be combined to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray...
Product Information Guide
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...set the lever to print the memory card. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are printing envelope(s), press x Start Color to clear the jam: 1. Turn off and then back on to cancel. Epson Stylus CX4600 Error Indicators To diagnose ...one mark for an image.) 4 The index sheet Remove the memory does not match card and insert the the photos on page 4.) The inserted memory card does not contain any torn pieces. index sheet-or place the correct index sheet on ink. Otherwise, set to check the print head...
...set the lever to print the memory card. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are printing envelope(s), press x Start Color to clear the jam: 1. Turn off and then back on to cancel. Epson Stylus CX4600 Error Indicators To diagnose ...one mark for an image.) 4 The index sheet Remove the memory does not match card and insert the the photos on page 4.) The inserted memory card does not contain any torn pieces. index sheet-or place the correct index sheet on ink. Otherwise, set to check the print head...
Product Information Guide
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... scanner. Make sure that the print head needs to be replaced. The CX4600 turns on , you cannot clean the print head. If quality still does not improve, one or more cartridges are faint, run a nozzle check (as described in the next section. see any dried ink soften. Caution: Do not open . 6/04 Epson Stylus CX4600 - 11 When the On...
... scanner. Make sure that the print head needs to be replaced. The CX4600 turns on , you cannot clean the print head. If quality still does not improve, one or more cartridges are faint, run a nozzle check (as described in the next section. see any dried ink soften. Caution: Do not open . 6/04 Epson Stylus CX4600 - 11 When the On...
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... the printer to move the print head by hand; Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Before you press the B ink button. This can damage the ink cartridge. Press and release the B ink button. If one cartridge is low or empty, the CX4600 moves... or five times. Epson Stylus CX4600 3. when held down for 3 or more than one of the cartridges is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ❏ If all of it from the package. this part 7. Always press the B ink button to start cleaning the print head. Do not take...
... the printer to move the print head by hand; Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 6. Before you press the B ink button. This can damage the ink cartridge. Press and release the B ink button. If one cartridge is low or empty, the CX4600 moves... or five times. Epson Stylus CX4600 3. when held down for 3 or more than one of the cartridges is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ❏ If all of it from the package. this part 7. Always press the B ink button to start cleaning the print head. Do not take...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Index Sheet to Select Photos 15 Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos 18 Printing From Your Computer 19 Printing in Windows 19 Printing With Macintosh OS X 22 Using Special Papers 25 Scanning a Photo or Document 26 Maintaining Your CX4600 29 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 29 Cleaning the Print Head 30 Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 Solving Problems...
... Index Sheet to Select Photos 15 Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos 18 Printing From Your Computer 19 Printing in Windows 19 Printing With Macintosh OS X 22 Using Special Papers 25 Scanning a Photo or Document 26 Maintaining Your CX4600 29 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 29 Cleaning the Print Head 30 Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 Solving Problems...
Quick Reference Guide
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...3. Turn off the CX4600. 2. The CX4600 turns on page 31 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them down for : ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink" (below to be running low in one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ...ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described in the next section. see the Reference Guide. 29 Maintaining Your CX4600 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow...
...3. Turn off the CX4600. 2. The CX4600 turns on page 31 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them down for : ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink" (below to be running low in one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ...ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head as described in the next section. see the Reference Guide. 29 Maintaining Your CX4600 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow...
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...declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head is clean. 4. Make sure the CX4600 is on and the B ink light is off the CX4600 while head cleaning is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to verify that the print head needs to be cleaned. Caution: Never ... your CX4600 often, it . 3. The CX4600 runs a head cleaning cycle and the On light flashes. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Then try cleaning the print head again. Note: If you cannot clean the print head. This...
...declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head is clean. 4. Make sure the CX4600 is on and the B ink light is off the CX4600 while head cleaning is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to verify that the print head needs to be cleaned. Caution: Never ... your CX4600 often, it . 3. The CX4600 runs a head cleaning cycle and the On light flashes. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Then try cleaning the print head again. Note: If you cannot clean the print head. This...
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...print head nozzles may cause damage to your screen when you print, telling you need to replace the cartridge(s). Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 sales only). Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is closed, then open . When the red B ink light stays on your CX4600 not covered by Epson... Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed until you order or purchase new ones. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. You can purchase ink cartridges from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Replacing...
...print head nozzles may cause damage to your screen when you print, telling you need to replace the cartridge(s). Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 sales only). Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is closed, then open . When the red B ink light stays on your CX4600 not covered by Epson... Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed until you order or purchase new ones. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. You can purchase ink cartridges from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Replacing...
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... not move it tells the printer to start cleaning the print head. Press the B ink button again. ■ If more seconds, it . 4. If one cartridge is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ■ If all of the cartridges is low or empty, the CX4600 moves that cartridge to the...
... not move it tells the printer to start cleaning the print head. Press the B ink button again. ■ If more seconds, it . 4. If one cartridge is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark. ■ If all of the cartridges is low or empty, the CX4600 moves that cartridge to the...
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... line appears in your printer software (see page 25). ■ For the best print quality, use a small...Epson special media (see page 25) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 31). ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the m position for most paper types. see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head...CX4600 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one...
... line appears in your printer software (see page 25). ■ For the best print quality, use a small...Epson special media (see page 25) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 31). ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the m position for most paper types. see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head...CX4600 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one...
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... can cause leakage. 42 Notices this may leak from the cartridge. ■ Before transporting the CX4600, make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in reduced print quality. ■ Do not use up at room temperature for a long time before using the...be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Do not spill liquid on its side, or turn the CX4600 off with its package. this can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the CX4600 from its label facing down ; Do not store cartridges upside down. ■ After bringing an ink ...
... can cause leakage. 42 Notices this may leak from the cartridge. ■ Before transporting the CX4600, make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in reduced print quality. ■ Do not use up at room temperature for a long time before using the...be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Do not spill liquid on its side, or turn the CX4600 off with its package. this can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the CX4600 from its label facing down ; Do not store cartridges upside down. ■ After bringing an ink ...
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...Epson has determined that this product. These limits are communicating (the memory card light or the On light is a voluntary partnership with the instructions, may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for energy efficiency. Note that there is a valve in an effort to the print head.... ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax...not installed and used in the same environment as the CX4600. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has...
...Epson has determined that this product. These limits are communicating (the memory card light or the On light is a voluntary partnership with the instructions, may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for energy efficiency. Note that there is a valve in an effort to the print head.... ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax...not installed and used in the same environment as the CX4600. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has...
Start Here Card
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... book for details. See your Quick Reference book for more problem-solving information. See your Quick Reference book and on to clean your print head. If necessary, uninstall and reinstall it stops before On pressing any control panel light buttons. • If the red Error light is...red Error light is flashing rapidly and an H appears in the Copy window, the paper thickness lever is on, turn the CX4600 off and then on -screen CX4600 Reference Guide for instructions on setting the lever position. • If you installed all of your computer, make sure you suspect...
... book for details. See your Quick Reference book for more problem-solving information. See your Quick Reference book and on to clean your print head. If necessary, uninstall and reinstall it stops before On pressing any control panel light buttons. • If the red Error light is...red Error light is flashing rapidly and an H appears in the Copy window, the paper thickness lever is on, turn the CX4600 off and then on -screen CX4600 Reference Guide for instructions on setting the lever position. • If you installed all of your computer, make sure you suspect...