Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...brief provides detailed information on the core technologies used in Epson printers and all ink solution. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing ... component is on the following pages. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in -one -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...
...brief provides detailed information on the core technologies used in Epson printers and all ink solution. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing ... component is on the following pages. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in -one -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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... results in the lightest areas of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored...sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to precisely...
... results in the lightest areas of printed "dots" • Large ink droplets are used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to produce a greater number of different colored...sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to precisely...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... droplets to determine the most interested in those marks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks...
... droplets to determine the most interested in those marks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...the paper. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. DURABrite Inks are useful where high quality, long-lasting output is... valleys of insoluble water-soluble molecules pigment particles Excellent Excellent on all -in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially on the goals and advantages of ... Glossy Photo Paper. Ink remains near the surface of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in -ones designed for printing everyday text and image documents, yet also offer the flexibility to provide ...
...the paper. High scattering and uneven light reflection result in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. DURABrite Inks are useful where high quality, long-lasting output is... valleys of insoluble water-soluble molecules pigment particles Excellent Excellent on all -in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600) adds improved printing on glossy papers-especially on the goals and advantages of ... Glossy Photo Paper. Ink remains near the surface of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in -ones designed for printing everyday text and image documents, yet also offer the flexibility to provide ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... if the outer surface fades, color remains within the particle Page 2 They have water-resistant properties for black and color 2. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that are resistant to smudging and fading. What's more...-resistant on specific glossy photo papers, they do not have high fade resistance even on all supported papers, including plain paper. Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is water-resistant on the paper's surface. Advantages of DURABrite Inks-Wide Media Selection DURABrite Inks...
... if the outer surface fades, color remains within the particle Page 2 They have water-resistant properties for black and color 2. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that are resistant to smudging and fading. What's more...-resistant on specific glossy photo papers, they do not have high fade resistance even on all supported papers, including plain paper. Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is water-resistant on the paper's surface. Advantages of DURABrite Inks-Wide Media Selection DURABrite Inks...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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...on plain, matte, and glossy papers • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Plain paper 2. Plus, the newest printers with DURABrite Inks feature BorderFree printing, making it ... pigment particles "rest" near the surface. The best papers for printing photos with a higher optical density. 3. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near ...
...on plain, matte, and glossy papers • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Plain paper 2. Plus, the newest printers with DURABrite Inks feature BorderFree printing, making it ... pigment particles "rest" near the surface. The best papers for printing photos with a higher optical density. 3. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near ...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... with: Excellent output on plain papers-Because you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on DURABrite Inks, testimonials, and more...
... with: Excellent output on plain papers-Because you don't have previously been featured on the Epson Stylus C80/C82/C64/C84/CX5200/CX6400, and are currently featured on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in-One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for the latest information on DURABrite Inks, testimonials, and more...
Product Brochure
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... DURABrite® Inks - Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Benefit from popular memory cards - The versatile Epson Stylus® CX4600 delivers premium performance at 48-bit color, 600 x 1200 dpi resolution and restores them using Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Enjoy the DURABrite® Photo Series advantage - Key Features Print up to... Pack (20 sheets), Photo Series software, and easy access to 15 ppm black text, and 15 ppm color* Get beautiful results that lasts. PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER, CARD READER STYLUS® CX4600 Great for fun, everyday projects. Brilliance that last -
... DURABrite® Inks - Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Benefit from popular memory cards - The versatile Epson Stylus® CX4600 delivers premium performance at 48-bit color, 600 x 1200 dpi resolution and restores them using Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Enjoy the DURABrite® Photo Series advantage - Key Features Print up to... Pack (20 sheets), Photo Series software, and easy access to 15 ppm black text, and 15 ppm color* Get beautiful results that lasts. PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER, CARD READER STYLUS® CX4600 Great for fun, everyday projects. Brilliance that last -
Product Brochure
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... 18.3 lb with ink cartridges Warranty One year limited in these marks. © Copyright 2004 Epson America, Inc. Epson disclaims any and all rights in U.S. CPD-18178 7/04 25K CL Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue,...notice. BorderFree is a trademark and DURABrite is a registered trademark of their respective companies. PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER, CARD READER STYLUS® CX4600 SPECIFICATIONS Printer Printing Technology CMYK drop-on-demand Micro Piezo® ink jet technology Ink Type DURABrite Ink...
... 18.3 lb with ink cartridges Warranty One year limited in these marks. © Copyright 2004 Epson America, Inc. Epson disclaims any and all rights in U.S. CPD-18178 7/04 25K CL Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue,...notice. BorderFree is a trademark and DURABrite is a registered trademark of their respective companies. PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER, CARD READER STYLUS® CX4600 SPECIFICATIONS Printer Printing Technology CMYK drop-on-demand Micro Piezo® ink jet technology Ink Type DURABrite Ink...
Product Information Guide
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...information about supplies and cartridge yields, go to 100 g/m2) 2 - Adding ink does not increase the amount available for single sheets and envelopes. Epson Stylus CX4600 6/04 Don't use genuine Epson cartridges. Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) Half-letter (5.5 ×... large jobs. Use paper under normal environmental conditions: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) and 40 to your printer not covered by the manufacturer at 77 °F (25 °C) Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if ...
...information about supplies and cartridge yields, go to 100 g/m2) 2 - Adding ink does not increase the amount available for single sheets and envelopes. Epson Stylus CX4600 6/04 Don't use genuine Epson cartridges. Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) Half-letter (5.5 ×... large jobs. Use paper under normal environmental conditions: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) and 40 to your printer not covered by the manufacturer at 77 °F (25 °C) Caution: To ensure good results, use an ink cartridge if ...
Product Information Guide
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...letter L flashes briefly in the upper right corner as you move the lever to the m L position; Epson Stylus CX4600 Be sure to: ❏ Load the printable side face-up to 20 sheets of media. You can ...from the top and left corner. See the following table for the capacity limits for A6 sized One sheet at a time 5. Move the original about 1/10 inch (2.5 mm) away from your computer...all of the paper (but not too tightly). 6. Open the document cover and place your printer software according to the m L position. Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Placing ...
...letter L flashes briefly in the upper right corner as you move the lever to the m L position; Epson Stylus CX4600 Be sure to: ❏ Load the printable side face-up to 20 sheets of media. You can ...from the top and left corner. See the following table for the capacity limits for A6 sized One sheet at a time 5. Move the original about 1/10 inch (2.5 mm) away from your computer...all of the paper (but not too tightly). 6. Open the document cover and place your printer software according to the m L position. Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Placing ...
Product Information Guide
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... the back of the empty or low ink cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to be replaced. 12 - If one cartridge is low or empty, the CX4600 moves that need to the ink cartridge replacement position when you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it . 8. Note: ... from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the side of it . 4. Epson Stylus CX4600 3. The ink cartridge holder moves to the _ ink out mark. Then remove it tells the printer to move the print head by hand; this part 7. Always press the B ink button to start cleaning...
... the back of the empty or low ink cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to be replaced. 12 - If one cartridge is low or empty, the CX4600 moves that need to the ink cartridge replacement position when you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it . 8. Note: ... from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the side of it . 4. Epson Stylus CX4600 3. The ink cartridge holder moves to the _ ink out mark. Then remove it tells the printer to move the print head by hand; this part 7. Always press the B ink button to start cleaning...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you'll want to the m position. The printable side is fine. See page 25 for your printer. The letter L appears briefly in the Copy window on the control panel... can load up to 100 sheets of the paper (but not too tightly). 6. If you move it short edge first, even for capacity guidelines on Epson DURABrite® Ink Glossy Photo Paper. Slide the left edge of plain paper and up , against the left edge guide against the right edge guide...
.... Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you'll want to the m position. The printable side is fine. See page 25 for your printer. The letter L appears briefly in the Copy window on the control panel... can load up to 100 sheets of the paper (but not too tightly). 6. If you move it short edge first, even for capacity guidelines on Epson DURABrite® Ink Glossy Photo Paper. Slide the left edge of plain paper and up , against the left edge guide against the right edge guide...
Quick Reference Guide
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Speeding Up Printing If you want to Copy EPSON Smart Panel (installed on your computer when you installed your printer software), includes a Copy Utility that lets you control ...100) and start copying. The print quality is reduced, but the copy is turned on . Make sure the CX4600 is printed faster. Place the original on the glass as described on the control panel. Then the red m ...Error light comes on . 2. Load enough paper for the number of copies, it : 1. The CX4600 will continue making a lot of copies you want to make (up to make more copies, load more paper ...
Speeding Up Printing If you want to Copy EPSON Smart Panel (installed on your computer when you installed your printer software), includes a Copy Utility that lets you control ...100) and start copying. The print quality is reduced, but the copy is turned on . Make sure the CX4600 is printed faster. Place the original on the glass as described on the control panel. Then the red m ...Error light comes on . 2. Load enough paper for the number of copies, it : 1. The CX4600 will continue making a lot of copies you want to make (up to make more copies, load more paper ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...1. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX4600 Series Click here to open your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Also be sure to your printer software 19 Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for more ... in your application program. 3. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the CX4600 to use the right paper and select the correct paper Type or Media setting in the printer driver. (See page 25 for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows...
...1. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX4600 Series Click here to open your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Also be sure to your printer software 19 Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for more ... in your application program. 3. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the CX4600 to use the right paper and select the correct paper Type or Media setting in the printer driver. (See page 25 for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the basic print settings: Select the type of document you are using. Note: For more options Make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX4600 series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper Type setting for details. 4. Then click...
... the basic print settings: Select the type of document you are using. Note: For more options Make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX4600 series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper Type setting for details. 4. Then click...
Quick Reference Guide
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...■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Summary: View a list of all your Media Type (see page 25) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or ...faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 7. 6. Choose Print Settings from the pulldown list such as: ■ Copies & Pages: Select the number of copies ...
...■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Summary: View a list of all your Media Type (see page 25) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or ...faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 7. 6. Choose Print Settings from the pulldown list such as: ■ Copies & Pages: Select the number of copies ...
Quick Reference Guide
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8. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the CX4600 icon when it appears in the Printer List window. When you can reuse them as a group so you 're finished, close the CX4600 window or Print Center. 24 Printing From Your Computer You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing... advanced settings, or instructions on the bottom of your desktop. If you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4600 in the dock on saving them later, click ?. 9.
8. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the CX4600 icon when it appears in the Printer List window. When you can reuse them as a group so you 're finished, close the CX4600 window or Print Center. 24 Printing From Your Computer You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing... advanced settings, or instructions on the bottom of your desktop. If you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4600 in the dock on saving them later, click ?. 9.
Quick Reference Guide
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... correct Type or Media Type setting in your printer software: For this paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Select this setting...
... correct Type or Media Type setting in your printer software: For this paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Select this setting...
Quick Reference Guide
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... not hold down for 3 or more than one of the empty or low ink cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position when you press the B ink button. 32 Maintaining Your CX4600 Caution: Do not move it tells the printer to the _ ink out mark. Press the...
... not hold down for 3 or more than one of the empty or low ink cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position when you press the B ink button. 32 Maintaining Your CX4600 Caution: Do not move it tells the printer to the _ ink out mark. Press the...